KCET2016ChemistrySolid State
Schottky defect in a crystal is observed when,
Options
- AUnequal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice,
- BEqual number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice.
- CAn ion leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial site.
- DNo ion is missing from its lattice site
Correct answer
B. Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice.
Step-by-step solution
Schottky deflect arises if equal number of the atoms or ionsare missing from their natural lattice sites and it also decreasethe density of the substance.