In Schottky defect, the density:

Remains same

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Decreases

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Increases

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Decreases first then increases

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Solution

The correct option is B Decreases
In Schottky Defects, the number of missing cations is equal to the number of missing anions in order to maintain the electrical neutrality of the ionic compound. Since Schottky defects arises because of missing of constituent particles, it decreases the density of ionic compounds.

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