NEETChemistrySolid State
What is the term used to describe semiconductors like silicon and germanium that exhibit increased electrical conductivity with rising temperature?
Options
- AExtrinsic semiconductors
- BMetallic conductors
- CIntrinsic semiconductors
- DSuperconductors
Correct answer
C. Intrinsic semiconductors
Step-by-step solution
Semiconductors like silicon and germanium, which show increased electrical conductivity with rising temperature, are referred to as intrinsic semiconductors.