Semiconducting Materials in Electrical Engineering
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What are the two most famous examples of semiconductive elements?

  • Silicon and copper
  • Silicon and aluminum
  • Silicon and germanium (correct)
  • Germanium and copper
  • How many valence electrons does a silicon atom have?

  • Two
  • Six
  • Four (correct)
  • Eight
  • What type of bonds does the sharing of valence electrons in a silicon atom produce?

  • Hydrogen bonds
  • Covalent bonds (correct)
  • Metallic bonds
  • Ionic bonds
  • What is a fundamental concept introduced in this chapter, important for the operation of electronic devices such as diodes, solar cells, and certain types of transistors?

    <p>PN junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is the most widely used in the fabrication of electronic devices due to cost issues?

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

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