Middle School Physical Science Flashcards: Molecules Vs Crystal Structures

Study Molecules Vs Crystal Structures in Middle School Physical Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the definition of an extended structure in a solid (such as a crystal)?

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ANSWER

A repeating network of atoms or ions extending throughout the solid. Crystals have no discrete units, just continuous patterns.

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Which substance is best described as an extended structure (continuous network) rather than a substance made of discrete molecules?

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