Solids

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes solids from liquids and gases?

• Definite shape and volume

• Ability to flow

• High compressibility

• Lack of definite shape

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

• Glass

• Plastic

• Salt

• Rubber

What type of solid is characterized by a lack of long-range order?

• Crystalline solid

• Amorphous solid

• Metallic solid

• Ionic solid

Which of the following is a property of metallic solids?

• High melting point

• Electrical conductivity

• Brittleness

• Transparency

What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas?

• Melting

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Deposition

Which solid is known for its ability to conduct electricity even in solid form?

• Diamond

• Graphite

• Sulfur

• Quartz

What is the term for the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid?

• Boiling point

• Freezing point

• Melting point

• Sublimation point

Which of the following solids is used in making computer chips due to its semiconducting properties?

• Silicon

• Copper

• Iron

• Aluminum

What is the main component of the Earth's solid crust?

• Iron

• Silicon dioxide

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

Which of the following is a characteristic of ionic solids?

• High electrical conductivity

• Low melting point

• Solubility in water

• Malleability