Allotropy
noun
It's the property of some elements to exist in two or more different forms, in the same physical state.
Carbon shows allotropy, as it exists in different forms like diamond, graphite and fullerene.
Often appears as...
- allotropy in carbon
- allotropy in oxygen
Usage tips
Technical
noun
It's the property of some elements to exist in two or more different forms, in the same physical state.
Carbon shows allotropy, as it exists in different forms like diamond, graphite and fullerene.
Often appears as...
- allotropy in carbon
- allotropy in oxygen
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Science Context
Allotropy is mainly used in scientific contexts, especially chemistry and physics.
Allotropy plays a crucial role in understanding the physical properties of elements.
Pro Tip 2/3Element-Specific
Remember that not all elements exhibit allotropy; it is characteristic of certain elements like carbon.
Silicon, like carbon, exhibits allotropy and has multiple structural forms.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical State
'Allotropy' refers to different forms in the same physical state, not between solid, liquid, and gas.
Despite its liquid form, mercury does not show allotropy like solid carbon does.
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adaptabilitydiversityflexibilityisomerismmultiplicityplasticityvariabilityversatile
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