NEET Chemistry ยท Hard

States of Matter: Defect logic MCQ

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Defect logicHardQuestion 22097

Question

Schottky defect lowers density because:

  1. A
    Ions are missing from lattice
    Correct
  2. B
    Extra ions enter lattice
  3. C
    Electrons leave the crystal
  4. D
    Grain boundaries increase

Correct answer

Ions are missing from lattice

Explanation

Loss of ions reduces mass more than volume effect.