Properties of Solids

It is possible to tell the difference between a solid with a crystalline structure and one with an amorphous structure just by looking at it.

• True

• False

An engineer is designing an electrical system and is looking for a material to transmit energy. She has four solids available, each made with different materials. To conduct energy most efficiently and effectively, she should use material

• whose electron are held with ionic bonds.

• whose electron are held with covalent bonds.

• whose electrons are held with metallic bonds.

• that is an electrical insulator.

Which is an example of an ionic crystal?

• Quartz

• NaCl

• Ammonia

• Iron

Which is an example of a metallic crystal?

• Quartz

• NaCl

• Ammonia

• Iron

A physical property of a substance is ___________. (fill the space)

• the property that can be observed or measured without changing the substance

• the property that cannot be observed or measured without changing the substance

Which of the following is a characteristic property of solids?

• Definite shape and volume

• High compressibility

• Ability to flow

• No definite shape

What type of bond is primarily responsible for the hardness of diamond?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which of the following solids is an example of a crystalline solid?

• Glass

• Plastic

• Salt

• Rubber

In which of the following processes does a solid directly change into a gas?

• Melting

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Freezing

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which property of solids is measured by the Mohs scale?

• Density

• Hardness

• Elasticity

• Conductivity