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Why does white ZnO (s) become yellow upon heating?

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On heating, ZnO  gives Zn^{2+}, electrons and colour.
The excess Zn ions thus formed move to the interstitial sites and electron in the neighbourhood vacant interstitial sites for neutralisation. This electron is responsible for the yellow colour and electrical conductivity in crystals. The color reverts back to white on cooling.

 

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