Which of the following statements is true about $Schottky$ defect?
- AThe density of a substance decreases.
- BThe electrical neutrality of the substance changes.
- CIt is found in ionic compounds with larger difference between sizes of cation and anion.
- DIt develops when smaller cations occupy interstitial sites from their normal sites.
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Identify the defect that develops when the ratio of number of cations to anions becomes different from that indicated by its chemical formula.
The correct statement$(s)$ regarding defects in solids is(are):
$A$. Frenkel defect is usually favoured by a very small difference in the sizes of cation and anion.
$B$. Frenkel defect is a dislocation defect.
$C$. Trapping of an electron in the lattice leads to the formation of $F$-center.
$D$. Schottky defects have no effect on the physical properties of solids.
$A$. Frenkel defect is usually favoured by a very small difference in the sizes of cation and anion.
$B$. Frenkel defect is a dislocation defect.
$C$. Trapping of an electron in the lattice leads to the formation of $F$-center.
$D$. Schottky defects have no effect on the physical properties of solids.
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