A trivalent impurity has______________valence electrons?
Correct answer: D. 3
- A. 4
- B. 5
- C. 6
- D. 3
Explanation
The term trivalent means that the impurity atom has three valence electrons. Examples include boron, aluminium and gallium when used in silicon.
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