Here's why:
* Crystalline refers to the specific structure of the solid.
* Solid implies that the particles are tightly packed and have a fixed shape.
Examples of crystalline solids include:
* Salt (NaCl): The sodium and chloride ions form a repeating cubic structure.
* Diamonds (Carbon): Carbon atoms are arranged in a strong, rigid tetrahedral structure.
* Quartz (SiO2): Silicon and oxygen atoms form a complex, repeating structure.