CaCl2 will introduce Schottky defect if added to AgCl crystal. Explain.

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CaCl2 will introduce Schottky defect if added to AgCl crystal. Explain.

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answered Dec 9, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 22
selected Feb 28, 2018 by sarthaks
 
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Two Ag+ ions will be replaced by one Ca2+ ion to maintain electrical neutrality. Thus, a hole is created at the lattice site for every Ca2+ ion introduced.

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