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Which of the following can be used to describe a crystalline solid?(a) Heterogeneous, anisotropic(b) Homogeneous, anisotropic(c) Heterogeneous, isotropic(d) Homogeneous, isotropicThe question was asked during an interview for a job.I'm obligated to ask this question of Solid State Characteristics topic in portion Solid State of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct answer is (B) Homogeneous, anisotropic

To EXPLAIN I would say: Homogeneity REFERS to uniformity in composition, which is a characteristic property of crystalline solids. Isotropy is when the VALUES of physical PROPERTIES do not change with direction throughout the body of the solid. Crystalline solids are anisotropic because the composition of the solid changes with direction, hence the physical properties also change with direction.



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