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Classify the following as amorphous or crystalline solids: Polyurethane, naphthalene, benzoic acid, teflon, potassium nitrate, cellophane, polyvinyl chloride, fibre glass, copper.

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Amorphous solids: Polyurethane, teflon, cellophane, polyvinyl chloride, fibre glass. Crystalline solids: Benzoic acid, potassium nitrate, copper, naphthalene.

  1. -Crystalline solids are also known as true solids and amorphous solids are also known as pseudo solids or supercooled liquids.
  2. So Polyurethane is an amorphous solid.
  3. Naphthalene is a crystalline solid.
  4. Benzoic acid is a crystalline solid.
  5. Teflon is an amorphous solid.
  6. Potassium nitrate is a crystalline solid.
  7. Cellophane is an amorphous solid.
  8. Polyvinyl chloride is an amorphous solid.
  9. Fiberglass is an amorphous solid.
  10. Copper is a crystalline solid.


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