Solid State PYQ’s
1mk Questions
1. Schottky defect is not observed in NiO. (NaCl, KCl, AgBr, NiO) 25
2. Write the names of the elements in brass alloy Copper (Cu) & Zinc (Zn) 25
3. The relationship between radius of sphere and edge length in simple cube lattice is r= a/2 (July 24)
4. The number of particles present in Face Centered Cubic Unit cell is 4 (1, 2, 3, 4) (24)
5. Write the number of particles present in FCC per unit cell (4) (July 23)
6. Define Isomorphism (July 23)
7. The relationship between the radius of the sphere and the edge length in the BCC lattice is given by the
formula r= √ 3a/4 (23)
8. The coordination number on atoms in BCC is 8. (22)
9. The number of types of Orthorhombic unit cell is 4. (7, 3, 4, 2) (July 18)
10. An ionic compound crystallise in FCC type structure with 'A' ions at the centre of each face and 'B' ions
occupying corners of the cube. The formula of compound is A3B. (17)
11. Define Anisotropy (17)
12. Schottky defect are observed in which solid among the following (Brass, Cesium chloride, Zinc sulphide,
Stainless steel) (July 16)
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14. p type semiconductors are made by mixing silicon with impurities of (germanium, boron, arsenic,
antimony) (15)
2mks Question
1. Define Unit cell. Which colour is shown by NaCl crystal due to formation of F-centre? 25
2. Differentiate between ionic crystal and covalent crystal (July 24)
3. Obtain the relationship between the density of a substance and the edge length of the unit cell (24)
4. Explain the following terms: (i)Substitutional Impurity defect (ii)Interstitial impurity defect
5. Write the consequences of Schottky defects with reasons. (22)
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7. Explain metal deficiency defect with examples (22)
8. Classify the following molecular solids into different types: HCl, CO2, Solid ice, SO2 (July 18)
9. Explain Ionic Solids are hard and brittle. (18)
10. July 17
11. How many atoms constitute one unit cell of FCC crystal? (July 17)
12. What is the percentage of the occupied space in a simple cubic unit cell? 52.4% (17)
13. Distinguish between crystalline solid and amorphous solid. (17)
14. A FCC consists of how many atoms? Explain (July 16)
15. July 16
16. What is ferromagnetism? Iron (z= 26) is highly ferromagnetic explain. (16)
17. Explain impurity defect in stainless steel with diagram. (15)
18. What are interstitial compounds? Why do interstitial compounds have higher melting ponts than corresponding pure
metals. (15)
3mks Question
1. Distinguish between crystalline solids and amorphous solids. Define Anisotropy (19)
2. July 18
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4mks Question
