Which of the following statements is true about $Schottky$ defect?

  • A
    The density of a substance decreases.
  • B
    The electrical neutrality of the substance changes.
  • C
    It is found in ionic compounds with larger difference between sizes of cation and anion.
  • D
    It develops when smaller cations occupy interstitial sites from their normal sites.

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The correct statement$(s)$ regarding defects in solids is/are:

Select the incorrect statement.

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In spite of long-range order in the arrangement of particles,why are the crystals usually not perfect?

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$ (Defect) List-$II$ (Examples)
$A$. Frenkel defects $1$. $FeO$
$B$. Schottky defects $2$. $NaCl$
$C$. Vacancy defects $3$. $AgCl$
$D$. Metal deficiency defects $4$. Crystals with vacant lattice sites

What kind of defects do most ionic crystals possess?

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