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What is the primary characteristic of a Frenkel defect in a crystal?
What is the primary characteristic of a Frenkel defect in a crystal?
Options
- AIt decreases the density of the substance.
- BIt creates vacancies at interstitial sites.
- CIt changes the electrical conductivity of the crystal.
- DIt involves the dislocation of smaller ions from their normal sites.
Correct answer
B. It creates vacancies at interstitial sites.
Step-by-step solution
A Frenkel defect in a crystal creates vacancies at interstitial sites.