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The Solid State
Question
Why are solids rigid?
Solution
Solids are rigid because the internuclear distance between the molecules of a solid are very less and closely packed and their positions are fixed due to the strong forces of attraction between them.
Some More Questions From The Solid State Chapter
Give the significance of a 'lattice point'.
Name the parameters that characterize a unit cell.
Distinguish between Hexagonal and monoclinic unit cells.
Distinguish between Face-centred and end-centred unit cells.
What is the two-dimensional coordination number of a molecule in square close packed layer ?
A compound is formed by two elements M and N. The element N forms ccp and atoms of M occupy 1/3 of tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound?
Which of the following lattices has the highest packing efficiency:
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