The correct statement regarding defects in crystalline solids is
- Frenkel defects decrease the density of crystalline solids
- Frenkel defect is a dislocation defect
- Frenkel defect is found in halides of alkali metals
- Schottky defects have no effect on the density of crystalline solids
Answer
(2) Frenkel defect is a dislocation defect
Solution
As per NCERT, in a Frenkel defect the smaller ion (usually the cation) is dislocated from its normal site to an interstitial site; hence it is also called a dislocation defect.
⇒ No ion leaves the crystal, so a Frenkel defect does not change the density.
⇒ Frenkel defect is shown by ionic solids with a large difference in ionic sizes, e.g. ZnS, AgCl, AgBr, AgI — not by alkali metal halides (they show Schottky defect).
⇒ A Schottky defect (equal numbers of cations and anions missing) decreases the density of the solid.
∴ Only statement (2) is correct.
Answer: (2)