Q. An ion leaves its regular site occupy a position in the space between the lattice sites is called
A) Frenkel defect
B) Schottky defect
C) Impurity defect
D) Vacancy defect
Explanation
(a)
Frenkel defects arises when an ion is missing from its normal position and occupies an interstitial site between the lattice points.
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