question : define the term amorphous with example or amorphous definition and examples class 12 chemistry ?
Key points to solve this question : remember the Amorphous word is a Greek word that contains the meaning ‘no form’ it means the Amorphous does not contain any type of form or we can say that they does not contain regular shape so i.e., have irregular shape. Define on this basis and give examples.
answer : An amorphous solid are those solids which consists of particles of irregular shape. In amorphous solid, the arrangement of constituent particles which may be atoms , molecules or also ions has only short range order. In such an arrangement , a regular and periodically repeating pattern of constituent particles is observed over short distances only not for long distance. Examples amorphous solids are : glass , rubber, plastics etc.