Which of the following is not a function of an impurity present in a crystal?

  • A
    Establishing thermal equilibrium
  • B
    Having tendency to diffuse
  • C
    Contributing to scattering
  • D
    Introducing new electronic energy levels

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

Schottky defect generally appears in

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $(A)$ and the other is labelled as Reason $(R).$
Assertion $(A):$ In a particular point defect,an ionic solid is electrically neutral,even if few of its cations are missing from its unit cells.
Reason $(R):$ In an ionic solid,Frenkel defect arises due to dislocation of cation from its lattice site to interstitial site,maintaining overall electrical neutrality.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

In the laboratory,sodium chloride is made by burning sodium in an atmosphere of chlorine. The resulting crystal is yellow in color. The cause of this yellow color is:

Assertion : Due to Frenkel defect,there is no effect on the density of the crystalline solid.
Reason : In Frenkel defect,no cation or anion leaves the crystal.

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