NEETChemistrySolid State
What happens when some constituent particles occupy an interstitial site in a crystal?
Options
- AThe crystal becomes less dense.
- BThe crystal becomes more electrically conductive.
- CThe crystal becomes less stable.
- DThe crystal becomes more dense.
Correct answer
D. The crystal becomes more dense.
Step-by-step solution
When some constituent particles occupy an interstitial site in a crystal, the crystal becomes more dense.