Question

Which of the following would be classified as amorphous? diamond gold glass talc

Answer 1

Answer;

Glass

Explanation;

• An amorphous solid is a solid which lacks definite structure and is normally non crystalline. These solids contains atoms or molecules that are not well organized to form a crystalline lattice pattern.
• Examples of amorphous solids includes; plastics, glass, polymers and gels.
• Additionally, amorphous solids lacks elasticity, and other properties of crystalline solids.

Answer 2

Among the given items, the one that would be classified as amorphous is GLASS. When we say amorphous, this refers to something that does not possess a certain or definite shape or formless. In this case, the one that does not possess a definite shape is glass. Hope this helps.