Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Semiconductors and Semiconductor Devices
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Semiconductors and Semiconductor Devices
Suppose a semiconductor is doped with a donor impurity.
Suppose a semiconductor is doped with a donor impurity.
Options
- AThe concentration of holes decreases.
- BThe concentration of electrons increases.
- CThe concentration of electrons decreases.
- DThe concentration of holes increases.
Correct answer
B. The concentration of electrons increases.
Step-by-step solution
When a semiconductor is doped with a donor impurity, pentavalent atoms are added to the crystal lattice. Each donor atom provides one extra electron to the conduction band.
As a result, the concentration of electrons () increases significantly.
According to the law of mass action for semiconductors, , where is the concentration of holes and is the intrinsic carrier concentration. Since is constant at a given temperature, an increase in leads to a decrease in the concentration of holes ().
Thus, the concentration of electrons increases and the concentration of holes decreases.
As a result, the concentration of electrons () increases significantly.
According to the law of mass action for semiconductors, , where is the concentration of holes and is the intrinsic carrier concentration. Since is constant at a given temperature, an increase in leads to a decrease in the concentration of holes ().
Thus, the concentration of electrons increases and the concentration of holes decreases.