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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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Why are amorphous solids called isotropic?
Options
A Because properties vary with direction
B Because properties such as refractive index, conductivity, and tensile strength are equal regardless of the direction in which a force is applied
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C Because they have regular cleavage planes
D Because they are crystalline
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Amorphous solids are called isotropic because properties such as refractive index, conductivity and tensile strength are equal regardless of the direction in which a force is applied.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: Hybridization and Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 684 of 1872
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