When can anyone observe the Schottky defect?

An ion leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial site.

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Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice.

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Unequal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice.

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Density of the crystal is increased.

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Solution

The correct option is B
Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice.

In Schottky defect, equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice.

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Schottky defect is observed in crystals when .....................

(a) some cations move from their lattice site to interstitial sites

(b) equal number of cation and anions are missing from the lattice

(d) some impurity is present in the lattice

Assertion: Schottky defect doesn’t have any effect on density of crystal.

Reason: Equal no. of cations and anions missing from the Lattice Points.

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