Which one of the following correctly defines the state of glass?

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Q: 50 (NDA-II/2008)

Which one of the following correctly defines the state of glass?

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Science

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NDA-II

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0,35,32,11,35,6,15

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{'liquid crystal': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'crystalline': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'condensed gas': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'glass': [0, 0, 1, 4], 'liquid': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 2: Super cooled liquid.

This option correctly defines the state of glass. Glass is not a crystalline solid, as it lacks the ordered structure that defines crystalline materials. Rather, glass is an amorphous solid, meaning it has a disordered atomic arrangement.

Glass is also not a condensed gas, as condensed gases still maintain their gaseous properties, while glass is solid. Additionally, glass is not a liquid crystal, which is a state of matter that exhibits both liquid and crystalline properties.

The term "super cooled liquid" refers to a liquid that has been cooled below its normal freezing point without solidifying. This is the case with glass, as it is formed by rapidly cooling a molten material, such as silica, to prevent it from crystallizing into a solid. As a result, glass retains its disordered atomic arrangement, giving it its unique properties.

Therefore, the correct option is 2: Super cooled liquid.