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: These lack a long-range ordered structure. Their particles are arranged randomly, much like a "frozen" liquid. Common examples include glass, plastic, and rubber. Scientific Applications

A "solid" article of matter typically exhibits the following five characteristics: 11272mp4

: These have a highly ordered, repeating geometric pattern (a crystal lattice). Examples include salt (sodium chloride), diamonds, and most metals. : These lack a long-range ordered structure

: It is very difficult to force the particles of a solid closer together. 11272mp4