Covalent Bonds and Semiconductors Quiz

Covalent bonding is the sharing of valence electrons between elements. It takes a lot of energy to break a covalent bond because the shared electrons are held tightly between the elements.

Semiconductors are materials that conduct electric current, but not as easily as conductors. They fit between conductors and insulators in terms of their conductivity properties.

The basic property of a semiconductor is that it 'conducts a little bit.' It carries electric current, but not as easily as a normal conductor.

<p>It conducts a little bit</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Germanium and silicon</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$1$</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To achieve stability by obtaining a full outer shell of electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Semiconductors</p> Signup and view all the answers