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Which of the following is an amorphous solid, not a crystalline?

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a

Diamond

b

Graphite 

c

Common Salt

d

Glass

answer is D.

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Any non-crystalline solid in which the atoms and molecules are not organized in a definite lattice pattern is called an amorphous solid. The same happens in the case of glass. It is a transparent solid in which atoms and molecules are arranged in a random lattice pattern. Thus, it is called an amorphous solid. Some other examples could be plastic, gel etc.

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Which of the following is an amorphous solid, not a crystalline?