Ankur Q- Refractive index of a solid is observed to have the same value along all directions. Comment on the nature of this solid. Would it show cleavage property? Answer- An Isotropic solids have the same value of all physical properties when we observe them from different directions. So, they also have the same value of … Read more
Q- Classify the following as amorphous or crystalline solids polyurethane, naphthalene, benzoic acid, Teflon, potassium nitrate, cellophane, polyvinyl chloride, fiber glass, copper. Answer- All the substances are classified below- Polyurethane Amorphous solid Naphthalene Crystalline solid Benzoic acid Crystalline solid Teflon Amorphous solid Potassium nitrate Crystalline solid Cellophane Amorphous solid Polyvinyl chloride Amorphous solid Fiber glass … Read more
Q- Why do solids have a definite volume? Answer- Solids have a definite volume because the molecules in solids are closely packed with a high intermolecular force of attraction. In this condition, the molecules of solid can only vibrate instead of changing their actual position. That is why solids have a definite volume. Class 12 … Read more
Q- Why are Solids rigid? Answer- Solids are rigid because the intermolecular force of attraction in a solid is very high and this intermolecular force of attraction restricts the molecules from moving from their position. That’s the reason solids are rigid in nature. Important Questions Similar Questions