Solid State

1.8 In solid state, ions are held together by strong electrostatic forces and are not free to move about within the solid. In ionic compounds, electricity is conducted by ions. Hence, in molten state or in solution form, the ions are free to move and can conduct electricity

1.7 The given properties are the resource of a covalent or network solid. Therefore, the given solid is a covalent or network solid. Examples of such solid are quartz (SiO) and diamond (C).

1.5 As isotropic solid has the same value of physical properties when measured along different directions. Therefore, the given solid, having the same value of refractive index along all directions, is isotropic in nature. Hence, the solid is and amorphous solid. When an amorphous solid is cut with a sharp edged tool, it cuts into two pieces with irregular surfaces

1.4 Glass is basically an amorphous solid. When glass is made the silica is cooled from its liquid state, and it does not solidifies even when the temperature is dropped below freezing point. Hence, glass is a super cooled liquid. Due to this fluidity property, glass can be considered as a liquid of extremely high viscosity. The evidence of the fact can be seen in the windows getting thicker at bottom over a period of time.

1.3 Amorphous solids: Amorphous solids are solids in which the geometry of the solid is said to be irregular. When the amorphous solids are cut with a knife, a clean surface is not obtained. The amorphous solids are called pseudo solids or sometimes also as super cooled liquids. Polyurethane, Cellophane, Polyvinyl Chloride, Fiberglass, Teflon.

Crystalline solids: Crystalline solids are solids in which the geometry of the solid is said to be regular. When the Crystalline solids are cut with a knife, a clean surface is obtained. Crystalline solids are also called true solids.Naphthalene, Benzoic acid, Potassium nitrate, and Copper

1.2 They are rigid so the intermolecular forces of attraction that are present in solids are very strong. Hence, solids have a definite volume.

1.1 : It is because of the lack of mobility which makes a solid rigid. Since the atoms are almost lacking in mobility, their kinetic energy is negligibly small. The constituent particles in solids are held together by strong inter-atomic forces. The average location of the particles in a lattice does not change with time.