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

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What is the effect of Frenkel defect on the density of ionic solids? (A) The density of the crystal increases (B) The density of the crystal decreases (C) The density of the crystal remains unchanged (D) There is no relationship between density of a crystal and defect present in it

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

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.

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

The density of the crystal increases

The density of the crystal decreases

The density of the crystal remains unchanged

There is no relationship between density of a crystal and defect present in it

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.