Solid State Question 95

Question: Schottky defect in crystals is observed when

Options:

A) unequal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice.

B) equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice.

C) an ion leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial site.

D) density of the crystal is increased

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] In Schottky defect, equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice.