Question
Question: Schottky defect in crystals is observed when....
Schottky defect in crystals is observed when.
A
Density of crystal is increased
B
Unequal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice
C
An ion leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial site
D
Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice
Answer
Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice
Explanation
Solution
Schottky defect is due to missing of equal number of cations and anions.