Which is an example of semi-conductor?
- AOption (a)
Ge
- BOption (b)
B
- COption (c)
P
- DOption (d)
Fe
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Ge
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The correct answer is Ge.
Key Points
- A semiconductor is a material that has an electrical conductivity value falling between that of a conductor, such as copper, and an insulator
- Examples of Semiconductors:
- Gallium arsenide, germanium, and silicon are some of the most commonly used semiconductors.
Additional Information
- Boron is a chemical element with the symbol B and atomic number 5.
- Phosphorus is a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15. Elemental phosphorus exists in two major forms, white phosphorus, and red phosphorus.
- Iron is a chemical element with the symbol Fe and atomic number 26. It is a metal that belongs to the first transition series and group 8 of the periodic table.