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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question

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What are characteristics of amorphous solids?
Options
A Definite melting point, regular cleavage planes
B No definite melting point (melt gradually over a range), no characteristic symmetry, isotropic properties
Correct Answer
C Sharp melting point
D Anisotropic properties
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Amorphous solids have no definite melting point (melt gradually over a range), no characteristic symmetry, and are isotropic (properties equal in all directions).

Hint

The notes list these characteristics.

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