Multiple choice

Because of the interstitial defects, the number of atoms ___________ the number of lattice sites.

  1. decreases than

  2. becomes larger than

  3. equals to

  4. replaces

  5. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. In interstitial defect, some atoms occupy sites at which generally there is no atom in the crystal structure. Because of the interstitial defects, the number of atoms becomes larger than the number of lattice sites.

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