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What is the effect of Frenkel defect on the density of ionic solids?

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a

The density of the crystal increases.

b

The density of the crystal remains unchanged.

c

The density of the crystal decreases.

d

The density of the crystal may increase or remain unchanged.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

In Frenkel defect, ions get displaced from their original position and move to interstitial sites. Hence, there is no change in the density of the crystal.

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What is the effect of Frenkel defect on the density of ionic solids?