Asked in PMC Practice Test 9 (2021) 2021Moderate

Glass is an example of what?

Correct answer: C. Pseudo solid

  • A. Ionic solid
  • B. Covalent solid ·
  • C. Pseudo solid
  • D. Semi solid

Explanation

The answer is C. Pseudo solids are those solids that may have a physical appearance but when the temperature is changed they flow like liquids. Glasses are called pseudo-solids because of their ability to move when the temperature changes.

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