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Solids Properties Flashcards

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1
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What is an amorphous solid?

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An irregular solid composed of a non-uniform network of particles

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What forces hold an amorphous solid together?

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Directional covalent bonds

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3
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Provide examples of an amorphous solid:

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Glass, rubber, some plastics

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What is the hardness of an amorphous solid?

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Variable (non-regular bonds, not predictable between solids)

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What is the melting point of an amorphous solid?

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Variable (non-regular bonds, melt at different temperatures)

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Are amorphous solids conductors?

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Poor conductors

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What is a crystalline solid?

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Solid that shows an ordered repeating particle pattern (true solid)

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What is an atomic solid?

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A solid in which atoms (can be of varying elements) occupy positions within a crystalline structure.

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What is a (covalent) network solid?

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A solid composed of repeating covalently bonded atoms.

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What bonds hold a network solid together?

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Directional covalent bonds

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Provide examples of a network solid:

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Diamond (3D), graphite (2D), quartz (SiO2)

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What are the structural units of a network solid?

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Atoms (typically nonmetals)

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What is the hardness of a network solid?

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Usually high, but variable

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What is the melting point of a network solid?

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Usually high, but variable

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15
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Are network solids conductors?

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No, insulators

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Which is stronger, a 2D or 3D network solid?

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3D (also has a higher melting point and hardness e.g. diamond vs. graphite)

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17
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What is a unit cell?

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The simplest repeating part of a crystal

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18
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What is a metallic solid?

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A solid composed of metal atoms in a sea of electrons

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19
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What forces hold a metallic solid together?

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Nondirectional covalent bonds (delocalized valence electrons)

20
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Provide examples of a metallic solid:

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Iron, Gold, Copper, Steel, Pewter

21
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What is an interstitial alloy?

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A metallic alloy in which other atoms are placed into the open spaces between metal cations (e.g. carbon in steel)

22
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What is a substitutional alloy?

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A metallic alloy in which other metallic atoms are introduced into the electron sea (e.g. brass)

23
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What are the structural units of a metallic solid?

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Metal ions (cations)

24
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What is the hardness of a metallic solid?

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Alloys (hard)
Pure (soft)

25
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What is the melting point of a metallic solid?

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Variable, can be incredibly hot (e.g. Tungsten W)

26
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Are metallic solids conductors?

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Very good conductors of both heat and electricity.

27
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What is a group 8A solid?

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Solids composed of elements from the noble gases

28
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Provide examples of a group 8A solid:

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Argon (s)

29
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What are the forces holding a group 8A solid together?

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London dispersion forces (LDFs)

30
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What is the hardness of a group 8A solid?

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Soft

31
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What is the melting point of a group 8A solid?

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Very low

32
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What is a molecular solid?

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Molecules held in a crystal lattice

33
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What forces hold a molecular solid together?

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LDFs, dip/dip (sometimes), H-bond (sometimes)

34
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Provide examples of a molecular solid:

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Ice, dry ice, sugars, O2, NH3, etc.

35
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What are the structural units of a molecular solid?

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Discrete molecules

36
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What is the hardness of a molecular solid?

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Soft

37
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What is the melting point of a molecular solid?

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Low (variable)

38
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Are molecular solids conductors?

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Poor conductors

39
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What is an ionic solid?

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A crystal lattice of ions

40
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What forces hold an ionic solid together?

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Ionic/electrostatic forces

41
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Provide examples of an ionic solid:

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NaCl, MgO, CaCl2, K2SO4

42
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What are the structural units of an ionic solid?

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Unit cells of cations and anions

43
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What is the hardness of an ionic solid?

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Hard but brittle

44
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What is the melting point of ionic solids?

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Very high

45
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What is the solubility of ionic solids?

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Usually soluble in water

46
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Are ionic solids conductors?

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Conductors in liquid phase, non conductors in solid phase

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