Interpretation:
The significance of the shape of a crystal in determining its structure of a crystal is to be stated.
Concept Introduction :
Solids typically cannot be compressed or squashed because the particles are so closely spaced. The particles are held in place and together by forces of attraction. Solids' constituent particles can only move by vibrating about a fixed axis. As a result, solids have a fixed structure and are unable to flow like liquids.
Answer to Problem 19LC
The shape of a crystal determines the arrangement of particles.
Explanation of Solution
A solid known as a crystal has its atoms, ions, or molecules arranged in a regular, recurrent, three-dimensional pattern. Crystals have faces or sides. For a given substance, the angles at which the faces of the crystal connect are constant and unique to that substance.
Thus, the arrangement of the particles within a solid is shown by the shape of a crystal.
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