Solids
Definition
Solids are rigid and have a fixed shape and resist deformation
Molecules can be held together by intermolecular forces or they can exist as a network of bonded atoms or ions.
Structure of Solids
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Amorphous Solids
Definition
Amorphous solids do not exhibit any long-range order
Crystalline Solids
Definition
Crystalline solids exhibit a regular order at long-range