Chapter 21, Problem 21.89SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To write the following materials in order of increasing electrical conductivity for pure gray $\text{Sn}$ , Gray $\text{Sn}$ doped with $\text{Sb}$ , $\text{NaCl}$ , $\text{Ag}$ , and pure $\text{Si}$.

Concept introduction:

The comfort with which a material can transmit an electric current is stated as electrical conductivity or its reciprocal, resistivity. With the help of conductivity, a material which is solid in nature can be classified as metal, on insulator or a semiconductor.

To arrange:

The following materials in order of increasing electrical conductivity for pure gray $\text{Sn}$ , Gray $\text{Sn}$ doped with $\text{Sb}$ , $\text{NaCl}$ , $\text{Ag}$ , and pure $\text{Si}$.