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Forms of Binding in Crystals

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The constituent particles (atoms or molecules) of a crystal are closely packed and held together by strong mutual force of attraction. This force which exists between different atoms of a crystalline solid is called binding forces. The property of a solid depends upon the nature of the binding forces. There are four types of binding … Read more

Differences between metals and non-metals

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S.N                 Metals      Non- metals 1. Metals are solid at ordinary temperature except mercury. Non-metals are found in all three states. 2. They possess metallic lustre except lithium. They do not possess any metallic lustre except iodine and graphite. 3. They are generally hard except sodium … Read more