The Solid State Chapter–1 NCE RT Textbook Questions NCERT Intext Questions Q. 1. Why are solids rigid? Ans. In solids, the constituent particles (atoms or molecules or ions) are not free to move but can only oscillate about their mean positions due to strong interatomic or intermolecular or interionic forces. This imparts rigidity. Q. 2. Why do solids have a definite volume? Ans. The constituent particles in solids are bound to their mean positions by strong forces of attraction. The interparticle distances remain unchanged at a given temperature and thus solids have a definite volume. Q. 3. Classify the following as amorphous or crystalline solids: Polyurethane, naphthalene, benzoic acid, teflon, potassium nitrate, cellophane, polyvinyl chloride, fibre glass, copper. Ans. Amorphous solids: Polyurethane, teflon, cellophane, polyvinyl chloride and fibre glass. Crystalline solids: Naphthalene, benzoic acid, potassium nitrate and copper. Q. 4. Why is glass considered a super cooled liq