General Chemistry - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305580343
Author: Steven D. Gammon, Ebbing, Darrell Ebbing, Steven D., Darrell; Gammon, Darrell Ebbing; Steven D. Gammon, Darrell D.; Gammon, Ebbing; Steven D. Gammon; Darrell
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.127QP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
- The structure of nematic liquid has to be described.
- How it is comparable to a liquid and crystalline solid has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Liquid crystals: Liquid crystals are the crystal which properties between predictable solid and those of a liquid crystal. Liquid crystal may flow similar to a liquid; however its molecules may be arranged in a crystal like way.
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