Question

Why do crystalline solids shatter into regularly- shaped fragments when broken?

Answer 1

They have distinct geometric shapes reflecting their internal structure.

Step-by-step explanation:

*regardless of particle size

Answer 2

Crystalline solids shatter into regularly shaped fragments because they are made from atoms linked by ionic bonding that allow for geometric structures such as: hexagonal, cubic, and tetrahedral. Ionic crystals, covalent network crystals and metallic crystals are all similar in that they all have high melting points.