(i) Schottky defect arises due to the missing of equal number of cations and anions from the crystal lattice. This effect does not change the stoichiometry of the crystal.
(ii) Ionic solids in which the cation and anion are of almost of similar size show schottky defect.
Example: NaCl.
(iii) Presence of large number of schottky defects in a crystal, lowers its density.
(iv) Presence of Schottky defect in the crystal provides a simple way by which atoms or ions can move within the crystal lattice.

Linear arrangement of spheres in one direction is repeated in two dimension (i.e.) more number of rows can be generated identical to the one dimensional arrangement such that all spheres of different rows align vertically as well as horizontal.
If we denote the first row as A type arrangement, then the above mentioned packing is called AAA type, because all rows are identical as the first one. In this arrangement each sphere is in contact with four of its neighbours.

The structural units of an ionic crystal are cations and anions. They are bound together by strong electrostatic attractive forces. To maximize the attractive force, cations are surrounded by as many anions as possible and vice versa. Hence they are hard and brittle.

Number of atoms in a fcc unit cell = \(\frac{N_{c}}{8}+\frac{N_{f}}{2}=\frac{8}{8}+\frac{6}{2}=1+3=4\)