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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

  1. AThe concentration of holes decreases.
  2. BThe concentration of electrons increases.
  3. CThe concentration of electrons decreases.
  4. 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 (nen_e) increases significantly.

According to the law of mass action for semiconductors, nenh=ni2n_e n_h = n_i^2, where nhn_h is the concentration of holes and nin_i is the intrinsic carrier concentration. Since nin_i is constant at a given temperature, an increase in nen_e leads to a decrease in the concentration of holes (nhn_h).

Thus, the concentration of electrons increases and the concentration of holes decreases.
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