JEE Main 2022 — Solid State Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift
Question
The incorrect statement about the imperfections in solids is :
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Correct answer
DVacancy defect increases the density of the substance.
Step-by-step explanation
The vacancy defect increases the density of substance.
It does not change the density of the crystal. It only creates cationic vacancies. Frenkel Defect causes vacancy defect at its original site and an interstitial defect at its new location. Therefore, it does not change the density of the solid.
It does not change the density of the crystal. It only creates cationic vacancies. Frenkel Defect causes vacancy defect at its original site and an interstitial defect at its new location. Therefore, it does not change the density of the solid.
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