What is polymorphism?
Q: What is polymorphism?
A: Polymorphism is the ability of a solid material to exist in more than one form or crystal structure.
Q: How is polymorphism related to allotropy?
A: Polymorphism is related to allotropy, which refers to chemical elements.
Q: What are some examples of polymorphism?
A: Examples of polymorphism include polymers, minerals, and metals. It can also be found in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, pigments, dyes, foods, and explosives.
Q: What is packing polymorphism?
A: Packing polymorphism occurs when different crystal types are the result of differences in crystal packing.
Q: What is conformational polymorphism?
A: Conformational polymorphism occurs when different crystal types are the result of different conformers of the same molecule.
Q: What is solvomorphism?
A: Solvomorphism occurs when different crystal types are the result of hydration or solvation and have different chemical formulas.
Q: Can you give an example of an organic polymer?
A: An example of an organic polymer is glycine which can form monoclinic and hexagonal crystals.
