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Why is an extrinsic semiconductor electrically neutral

Important Questions on Semiconductors

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In a p-type semiconductor, the concentration of holes is 2×1015 cm-3. The intrinsic carrier concentration is 2×1010 cm-3. The concentration of electrons will be
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The electron concentration in an undefined n-type semiconductor is the same as hole concentration in a undefined p-type semiconductor. An external field (electric) is applied across each of them. Compare the currents in them.
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Which of the following statement is false?
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Which of the following does not give p-type properties to a semiconductor when used as a doping agent?
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An intrinsic semiconductor is converted into n-type extrinsic semiconductor by doping it with:-
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In n-type silicon, which of the following statements is true?
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Statement I: By doping silicon semiconductors with pentavalent material, the electrons density increases.

Statement II: The n-type of semiconductor has a net negative charge.

In the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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With reference to semi-conductors answer the following:

iii What is meant by doping?

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For extrinsic semiconductors; when doping level is increased;
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In a semiconductor, the concentration of minority carriers depends mainly on
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The majority charge carriers in P-type semiconductors are 
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In an N-type semiconductor, there are:

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The dominant contribution to current comes from holes in case of
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With reference to semi-conductors answer the following:

ii Name the majority charge carriers in ntype semiconductor.

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When Si is doped with B, what will be the type of resulting semiconductor? Will it possess overall charge neutrality? Under what condition nenh=ni2?

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When antimony impurity is added to pure germanium, which type of semiconductor is obtained? 
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An extrinsic semiconductor with electrons as majority carriers can be obtained by doping Ge or Si with
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Distinguish between p-type and n-type semiconductors.
 
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For a p-type semiconductor, which of the following statements is true?