What is Solid State?
Solid state is a physical state of matter in which particles, such as atoms, ions, or molecules, are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement. In a solid state, particles have strong intermolecular forces holding them in place, resulting in a rigid and well-defined shape. A solid state of matter is characterized by the following properties:
- Fixed Volume and Shape
- High Density
- Limited Molecular Motion
- Resistance to Compression
Let’s learn about these properties in detail.
Solid State Chemistry
Solid State is a state of matter in which the shape and volume of matter remain unchanged irrespective of the container they are kept in. Solid state materials are of huge importance due to their wide ranging applications in daily lives. This versatility of solid state lead to formation of a separate field under the domain of chemistry named as Solid State chemistry.
In this article, we will lean in detail about solid state, its properties, types. We will also cover complete solid state chemistry to cover all the points related to solid state that would help in last minute revision for our exams.
Table of Content
- What is Solid State?
- Properties of Solids
- Solid State Chemistry
- Types of Solids
- Amorphous Solid
- Crystal Lattice and Unit Cells
- Seven Crystal System