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What is Frenkel defect ?

Solution

When some ions (usually cations) are missing from the lattice sites and they occupy the interstitial sites so that electrical neutrality as well as stoichiometry is maintained , it is called Frenkel defect.


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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In a solid lattice, the cation has left a lattice site and is located at an interstitial position. Such a lattice defect is called:

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Due to Frenkel defect, the density of ionic solids:

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Among the following which statement is incorrect?

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What type of stoichiometric defect is shown by AgCl?

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Why does Frenkel defect not change the density of $$AgCl$$ crystals?

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Which point defect in crystals does not alter the density of the relevant solid ?

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Why is Frenkel defect found in AgCl ?

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