Homometric structures
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In chemistry
and crystallography, structures of identical atoms that are characterized by the same set of interatomic distances are defined as homometric structures. Homometric crystal structures produce identical diffraction patterns; therefore, they cannot be distinguished by a diffraction experiment.
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
and crystallography, structures of identical atoms that are characterized by the same set of interatomic distances are defined as homometric structures. Homometric crystal structures produce identical diffraction patterns; therefore, they cannot be distinguished by a diffraction experiment.