Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement(s) for crystals having Frenkel defect is/are correct?

AFrenkel defects are observed where the difference in sizes of cations and anions is large.
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BThe density of crystals having Frenkel defect is lesser than that of a pure perfect crystal.
CIn an ionic crystal having Frenkel defect may also contain Schottky defect.
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DUsually alkali halides do not have Frenkel defect.
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Solution

Schottky Defect:
This defect is caused when some of the lattice points are unoccupied called vacancies or holes as shown in figure (a). The number of missing positive and negative ions is the same so that the crystal remains neutral in all. Schottky defects are more common in ionic compounds with high co-ordination number and where the sizes of positive and negative ions are almost equal. For example, NaCI, KCI, CsCI and KBr.
The number of defects increases with increase in temperature. The number of defects increases to one in $$106$$ sites at $$775$$ K and one in $$104$$ sites at $$1075$$ K. The presence of large number of Schottky defects in crystal results in significant decrease in its density.
Frenkel Defect:
This defect is caused when some of the ions leave their lattice sites to occupy an interstitial site as shown in figure (b). Frenkel defects are more common in ionic compounds with low co-ordination number and where there is large difference in size between positive and negative ions. For example, ZnS, AgCI, AgBr and Agl.
In pure alkali metal halides, these defects are not very common because the ions cannot get into interstitial positions due to their large sizes.


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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Due to Frenkel defect, the density of ionic solids :

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

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Which of the following is a correct statement regarding defects in crystalline solids?

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Which among the following solids shows Frenkel defect?

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Frenkel defects are not found in alkali metal halide. Why?

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Give the correct order of initials T (true) or F (False) for following statements: I. In an anti-fluorite structure, anions form FCC lattice and cations occupy all tetrahedral voids. II. If the radius of cations and anions are $$0.2\ \mathring A$$ and $$0.95\ \mathring A$$, then co-ordination number of cation in the crystal is $$4$$. III. An ion is transferred from a lattice site to an interstitial position in Frenkel defect. IV. Density of crystal always increases due to substitutional impurity defect.

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Density of a crystal decreases due to Schottky defect and remains constant due to Frankel defect. If true enter 1,else enter 0.

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Frenkel defect does not change the density of the ionic crystal whereas, Schottky defect lowers the density of ionic crystal. Give a reason.

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