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What are the two most famous examples of semiconductive elements?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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Which element is the most widely used in the fabrication of electronic devices due to cost issues?
Which element is the most widely used in the fabrication of electronic devices due to cost issues?
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