An n-type semiconductor is made by doping silicon crystal with _.

Correct answer: C. Arsenic

  • A. Indium
  • B. Aluminium
  • C. Arsenic
  • D. Both B and C

Explanation

N- type semiconductor is denoted by positive ion and free electron.Silicon Si has 4 valence electrons and Arsenic As has 5 valence electrons in their respective outermost shells. Si and As doping allows formation of a covalent bond of 4 electrons from both elements while one electron from Si remains free for conduction, forming an N type semiconductor.

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