Differentiate between crystalline solids and amorphous solids.
(N/A) The distinction between crystalline and amorphous solids is summarized in the table below:
| Property | Crystalline solids | Amorphous solids |
| Shape | Definite characteristic geometrical shape | Irregular shape |
| Melting point | Melt at a sharp and characteristic temperature | Gradually soften over a range of temperature |
| Cleavage property | Split into two pieces with plain and smooth surfaces when cut | Split into two pieces with irregular surfaces when cut |
| Heat of fusion | Definite and characteristic enthalpy of fusion | No definite enthalpy of fusion |
| Anisotropy | Anisotropic in nature | Isotropic in nature |
| Nature | True solids | Pseudo solids or supercooled liquids |
| Order of particles | Long-range order | Short-range order |
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