In: Chemistry
The existence of a substance in more than one solid modifications is known as__________
(a) isomorphism
(b) Polymorphism
(c) Amorphism
(d) Allotropy
Answer : (b) Polymorphism
Explanation :
The existence of a substance in more than one crystalline structure form is known as polymorphism. For example, Zinc sulfide (ZnS) is a unique compound that forms two types of crystalline structures. These two polymorphs are wurtzite and zincblende (also known as sphalerite). Wurtzite has a hexagonal structure, while zincblende is cubic.
b) Polymorphism