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How much is the empty space present in a primitive unit cell? Also calculate the total volume occupied.

Important Questions on Solid State

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Addition of CdCl2 to the crystals of AgCl will produce Schottky defects but the same is not produced when NaCl crystals are added. Explain.
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Distinguish between crystal lattice and unit cell.
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Silicon doped with phosphorus, gives an n -type semiconductor, while p -type semiconductor is obtained when silicon is doped with gallium. Give reasons.

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The electrical conductivity of a metal decreases with rise in temperature, while that of a semiconductor increases. Give reasons.

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Silicon is an insulator but silicon doped with phosphorus acts as a semiconductor. Give reasons.

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Explain why some of the very old glass objects appear slightly milky instead of being transparent.

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State the difference between Schottky and Frenkel defects. Which of these two changes the density of the solid ?
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What are molecular crystals? Name the forces which are holding the constituent particles in molecular crystals.