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Question

Chemistry Question on The solid state

Certain crystals produce electric signals on application of pressure. This phenomenon is called

A

Pyroelectricity

B

Ferroelectricity

C

Piezoelectricity

D

Ferrielectricity.

Answer

Piezoelectricity

Explanation

Solution

The phenomenon of the production of electricity on application of pressure is known as piezoelectricity.