Crystal Structure
Physics SSS1 Second Term
WEEK 10
Crystal Structure
Performance Objectives
Students should be able to:
- Examine the arrangement of atoms in the crystal structure
- Distinguish between crystalline and amorphous substances
Content
Crystal structure
In a crystal, atoms are arranged in straight rows in a three-dimensional periodic pattern. A small part of the crystal that can be repeated to form the entire crystal is called a unit cell.
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