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Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18 — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryElements of Groups 16, 17 and 183 Marks
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What is the difference between allotropy and polymorphism?
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Answer

  • Allotropy is the existence of an element in more than one physical form. It means that under different conditions of temperature and pressure an element can exist in more than one physical forms.
  • Coal, graphite and diamond etc., are different allotropic forms of carbon.
  • Polymorphism is the existence of a substance in more than one crystalline form.
  • It means that under different conditions of temperature and pressure, a substance can form more than one type of crystal. For example, mercuric iodide exists in the orthorhombic and trigonal form.

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