The conduction of electricity, in semiconductors, takes place due to movement of______________?
Correct answer: D. electrons and holes
- A. positive ions only
- B. negative ions only
- C. positive and negative ions
- D. electrons and holes
Explanation
Semiconductor current is carried by both negatively charged electrons and positively charged holes. The charge carriers are not positive or negative ions, as they are in some electrolytes.
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