Schottky defect is observed in crystals when ______.

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Schottky defect is observed in crystals when equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice. Explanation: Defect Definition Type of solid Effect of defect on density of substance Structure of crystal (with defect) Schottky defect A crystal is said to have Schottky defect if equal number of cations and anions are missing from their normal lattice site there by creating vacancies or holes. Ionic solid Decreases Schottky defect in a crystal [Solution diagram: 288914_solution_1.png]

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