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Wk3 Crystal Structure

The document outlines the objectives for a lesson on crystal structure, including the ability to describe simple crystals and distinguish between crystalline and amorphous substances. It explains that crystals have a regular atomic arrangement, while amorphous substances do not. Key differences between the two types of solids are highlighted, such as their melting behaviors and solubility in water.

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Wk3 Crystal Structure

The document outlines the objectives for a lesson on crystal structure, including the ability to describe simple crystals and distinguish between crystalline and amorphous substances. It explains that crystals have a regular atomic arrangement, while amorphous substances do not. Key differences between the two types of solids are highlighted, such as their melting behaviors and solubility in water.

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CRYSTAL

STRUCTURE
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, the students should be able
to:
1. Describe the structure of simple crystals.
2. Give two examples of a crystal.
3. Distinguish between crystalline substances and
amorphous substances.
Solids are usually divided into two classes:
•Crystalline
•Non-crystalline or amorphous solids
The difference is in the arrangement of the atoms or molecules in the
solid.
Crystals
A crystal is a piece of solid matter in which the atoms, molecules or ions
are arranged in a regularly repeating pattern or lattice.
Simple cubic lattice

Example of solid with this type of crystal structure is sodium chloride


Face-centered cubic crystal

Each atom has six immediate neighbours. Examples are zinc sulphide, copper,
silver aluminuim, lead etc.
Body-centered cubic crystal

Each atom has eight immediate neighbours. Examples are: iron, chromium
and platinuim salts.
Non-crystalline or amorphous substances
Non crystalline substances lack the regular arrangement of atoms characteristic
of crystals and thus are said to be amorphous or without form. Examples are
plastics and glass.
Differences between crystalline and amorphous substances
Crystalline substances Amorphous substances

1. Solidify or melt at a definite Solidify or melt gradually over a range of


temperature. temperatures.
2. Its molecules have definite shape Its molecules have no definite shape.
or structure.
3. They are usually soluble in water. They are usually insoluble in water.

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