Chapter 12, Problem 12.64SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference between tungsten and cesium should be explained by the electron sea model.

Concept introduction:

Solids are of two types: amorphous and crystalline solids.

Crystalline solids are those in which the particles that constitute the solid are sequenced in a periodic manner for a long range.Amorphous solids are those in which the particles that constitute the solid are sequenced in random manner for a long range.

Crystalline solids are of 4 types: ionic, molecular, covalent network and metallic.