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Discover the fascinating world of glass! Learn about its unique properties, diverse uses, and how this transparent material shapes our modern world.
Its molecules are arranged randomly like a liquid, but it lacks the crystalline structure of solids and flows extremely slowly over geological timescales. This unique state gives it properties distinct from both liquids and crystalline solids.
Unlike crystalline solids with ordered atomic structures, glass molecules are arranged randomly, like a liquid. Over extremely long periods, glass can flow, though imperceptibly, giving rise to the misconception that ancient window panes are thicker at the bottom.
