What type of crystal defect is indicated in the diagram below? Na+,C1−,Na+,C1−,Na+,C1− C1−∙C1−Na+∙Na+ Na+C1−∙C1−Na+C1− C1−Na+C1−Na+∙Na+
A
Frenkel defect
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B
Schottky defect
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C
Interstitial defect
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D
Frenkel and Schottky defects
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Solution
The correct option is B Schottky defect Frenkel defect : This type of defect is created when an ion leaves its appropriate site in the lattice and occupies an interstitial site. A hole or vacancy is thus produced in the lattice. Schottky defect : This type of defect is produced when one cation and anion are missing from their respective positions leaving behind a pair of holes. The crystal as a whole remains neutral because the number of missing positive ions (cations) and negative ions (anions) is the same.