Definition Flashcards
1
Q
What is a grain?
A
A regular pattern of atoms or ions found in a crystalline solid.
2
Q
What is a grain boundary?
A
The interface between two grains in a crystalline solid.
3
Q
What is a crystalline solid?
A
A solid material whose constituents are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that in all directions.
4
Q
What are intermolecular forces?
A
The weak force of attraction between two separate molecules.
5
Q
What are intra-molecular forces?
A
The strong force of attraction between two atoms within a molecule.
