(a)
Interpretation:
Intrinsic semiconductor:
Pure form of semiconductor is called intrinsic semiconductor it has equal no. of hole and free electrons.
Extrinsic semiconductor:
When very small amount of impurity either trivalent or pentavalent is mixed, obtain extrinsic semiconductor.
Concept used:
semiconductor formed by mixing pentavalent atom with pure semiconductor formed by mixing trivalent like etc. with pure .
To determine:
Indicate if each solid forms a semiconductor.
(a) Germanium doped with gallium
(b)
Interpretation:
Intrinsic semiconductor:
Pure form of semiconductor is called intrinsic semiconductor it has equal no. of holes and free electrons.
Extrinsic semiconductor:
Very small amount of impurity either trivalent or pentavalent is mixed to obtain extrinsic semiconductor.
Concept used:
semiconductor formed by mixing pentavalent atom with pure semiconductor formed by mixing trivalent like etc. with pure .
To determine:
Indicate if each solid forms a semiconductor.
Silicon doped with arsenic
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