EBK CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES
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Chapter 16, Problem 53E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The difference between insulators, conductors and semiconductors needs to be explained. This is to be explained that increase in temperature, irradiating with light and addition of an impurity increases the conductivity of a semiconductors. Also, the difference between the conductors and semiconductors depending on the effect of temperature on their electrical conductivity needs to be explained.
Concept Introduction: The conductors are those materials which can conduct heat or electricity; insulators cannot conduct heat or electricity. The materials having tendency to conduct heat or electricity between conductors and insulators are known as semiconductors.
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