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What is Frenkel defect? What is its effect on the density of a solid?

Important Questions on Solid State

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The correct statement regarding defects in crystalline solids is :
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What is Frenkel defect? how does it affect density of the solid?
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A metal exists as an oxide with formula M0.96O Metal M can exist as M+2 and M+3 in its oxide M0.96O. The percentage of M+3 in the oxide is, nearly
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KBr is doped with 10-5 mole percent of SrBr2 The number of cationic vacancies in 1 g of KBr crystal is 1014. (Round off to the Nearest Integer). [Atomic Mass :  K=39.1u, Br=79.9u,NA=6.023×1023
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Which of the following compounds is likely to show both Frenkel and Schottky defects in its crystalline form?
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Schottky defect in crystals is observed when:
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Which one of the following compounds shows both, Frenkel as well as Schottky defects?
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Out of NaCl and AgCl, which one shows Frenkel defect and why?

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1 mole of NaCl is doped with 10-5 mole of SrCl2. The number of cationic vacancies in the crystal lattice will be:
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What type of stoichiometric defect is shown by ZnS?
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Schottky defect in a crystal arises due to
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A type of defect observed in stoichiometric compounds is Schottky defect. Schottky defect occur mainly in ionic compounds where
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LiCoO2 crystallizes in a rhombohedral structure. Consider a situation where 50% lithium Li is extracted from the lattice. To keep the crystal electrically neutral. change in average oxidation state of Co is
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Frenkel defects are vacancy as well as interstitial defects.
Statement II : Frenkel defect leads to colour in ionic solids due to presence of F-centres.

Choose the most appropriate answer for the statements from the options given below:

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State whether true of false : In Schottky defect, in order to maintain electro-neutrality, the number of missing cations and anions are equal.​

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Why is Frenkel defect not found in pure alkali metal halides?
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Which type of 'defect' has the presence of cations in the interstitial sites?