Schottky defect in a crystal arises due to

  • A
    creation of equal number of cation and anion vacancies
  • B
    creation of unequal number of cation and anion vacancies
  • C
    migration of cations to interstitial voids
  • D
    migration of anions to interstitial voids

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Use the appropriate symbols $T$ (True) or $F$ (False) for the following statements regarding defects in solids:
$(1)$ Frenkel defect arises due to the arrangement of cations and anions with a very small difference in size.
$(2)$ Frenkel defect can be called a dislocation defect.
$(3)$ $F$-centers arise due to the migration of electrons released from metal atoms into the crystal lattice.
$(4)$ Physical properties of the crystal do not change due to Schottky defect.

Ionic solids,which have anionic vacancies due to metal excess defect,develop colour. Explain with the help of a suitable example.

The correct statement among the following,regarding defects in solids is:
$(1)$ Frenkel defect is favored by small difference in the sizes of cation and anion.
$(2)$ Frenkel defect is a metal excess defect.
$(3)$ Trapping of electron in the lattice leads to formation of $F$-centres.
$(4)$ Schottky defect has no effect on the physical property of solids.

In which of the following is impurity defect observed?

$KBr$ is doped with $10^{-5}$ mole percent of $SrBr_2$. The number of cationic vacancies in $1 \ g$ of $KBr$ crystal is ........ $\times 10^{14}$. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
[Atomic Mass : $K = 39.1 \ u$,$Br = 79.9 \ u$; $N_A = 6.023 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$]

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