Question
Chemistry Question on Imperfections in Solids
In a solid lattice, the cation has left a lattice site and is located at interstitial position, the lattice defect is
A
interstitial defect
B
vacancy defect
C
Frenkel defect
D
Schottky defect
Answer
Frenkel defect
Explanation
Solution
In Frenkel defect some cations are missing from normal lattice sites and occupy interstitial sites. This defect does not cause any change in density.