A solid that consists of densely packed atoms but lacks a crystalline structure is called an amorphous solid. A solid that is composed of microscopic crystals is said to be aphanitic.
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Randomly, without an ordered internal structure.
In an amorphous solid, the particles are arranged randomly without a long-range order, making them more disordered. In contrast, in a crystalline solid, the particles are arranged in a repeating and well-defined pattern, leading to a more ordered structure with long-range order.
A state of matter where particles are arranged in an ordered pattern and do not flow is called a solid. In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate about fixed positions, giving the material a definite shape and volume.
Particles tightley packed together do not change position PS trees
I'm guessing it would still be a bunch of carbon atoms covalently bonded with four others (repeatedly) but it would be all random; not a tetrahedral arrangement as it exists in while its in solid state.