Q. Schottky defect in crystals is observed when
A) Density of crystal is increased
B) An ion leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial site
C) Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice
D) Unequal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice
Explanation
(c)
Schottky defect is due to missing of equal number of cations and anions
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