Which among the following is an example of amorphous solid?

Which among the following is an example of amorphous solid?
  1. Camphor
  2. Magnesium
  3. Diamond
  4. Glass

Solution

Such solids include glass, plastic, and gel. Quartz glass is an amorphous solid due to its short range order of constituent particles. Note Quartz is a crystalline solid while quartz glass is an amorphous solid.

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (19 Oct Shift 1)

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