Question
Question: Which of the following defects is also known as a dislocation defect? A.Frenkel defect B.Schot...
Which of the following defects is also known as a dislocation defect?
A.Frenkel defect
B.Schottky defect
C.Non-stoichiometric
D.Simple interstitial defect
Solution
If an ion(cation/anion) is missing from the lattice point of a crystal structure of the solid, or the cation is misplaced from its position to an interstitial position then it is called point defects.as a result of these point defects the arrangement of the lattice is getting distorted.
Complete step by step answer:
Point defects of solids are mainly two types, stoichiometric defect, and non-stoichiometric defect.
When the stoichiometry of the cation and anion in lattice remain constant after the defect is called a stoichiometric defect. But when stoichiometry of the cation and anion in the lattice is changed or disturbed then this is a non-stoichiometric defect.
The stoichiometric defect can also be divided into two parts
1.Schottky defect: when an equal number of cation and anion is missing from its lattice point of the crystal then it is called Schottky defect.
2.Frenkel defect: when the cation misplaced its position from its lattice point to an interstitial position of the crystal lattice, then it is called Frenkel defect.
The non-stoichiometric defect can also be divided into two parts, metal excess defect, and metal deficiency defect.
If an ion (cation/anion) is missing from the lattice point of a crystal structure of the solid, or the cation is misplaced from its position to an interstitial position then it is called point defects. This type of defect is the Frenkel defect.
So, the correct answer is, A
Note: Remember that, When the stoichiometry of the cation and anion in lattice remain constant after the defect is called a stoichiometric defect. when stoichiometry of the cation and anion in the lattice is changed or disturbed then this is a non-stoichiometric defect.