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What is the purpose of these defects in ionic solids?
What is the purpose of these defects in ionic solids?
Options
- ATo increase the electrical conductivity
- BTo maintain electrical neutrality
- CTo enhance the density of the substance
- DTo create dislocations in the crystal lattice
Correct answer
B. To maintain electrical neutrality
Step-by-step solution
The purpose of Schottky and Frenkel defects in ionic solids is to maintain electrical neutrality.