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Ionic solids

Question

Which type of ‘defect’ has the presence of cations in the interstitial sites?

Easy

A

Vacancy defect
B

Frenkel defect
C

Metal deficiency defect
D

Schottky defect

Solution

The Frenkel defect is formed when an atom or smaller ion (usually cation) leaves its place in the lattice, creating a vacancy, and becomes an interstitial by lodging in a nearby location.

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