Science, Tech, Math › Science Atomic Solid Definition Print Dimitri Otis / Getty Images Science Chemistry Chemical Laws Basics Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on May 25, 2018 The definition of an atomic solid is one in which atoms of an element are bonded to other atoms of the same atom type. Read More What Is the Definition of a Solid? By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Examples Examples of atomic solids include pure metals, silicon crystals, and diamond. Atomic solids in which the atoms are covalently bonded to each other are network solids. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Atomic Solid Definition." ThoughtCo, Aug. 27, 2020, thoughtco.com/definition-of-atomic-solid-604803. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2020, August 27). Atomic Solid Definition. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-atomic-solid-604803 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Atomic Solid Definition." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-atomic-solid-604803 (accessed April 24, 2024). copy citation