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Which outcome results when differential solubility prevents recrystallization refining of ionic solids?

A)Increased point defect concentrations remain
B)Grain boundary surface segregation increases
C)Crystal dislocation slip planes propagate slowly
D)Charge carrier mobility significantly decreases

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Ionic solids purified by recrystallization rely on precipitating impurities. Because differential solubility inhibits ideal crystal formation, ionic defects creation increases, therefore point defects remain from non-ideal ionic purification, rather than affecting grain boundary segregation or mechanical dislocation.

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