9.1.3 - Extrinsic Semiconductors
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Define doping in the context of semiconductors.
💡 Hint: Think about how we can change the properties of materials.
What do n-type semiconductors have that enhances conductivity?
💡 Hint: Remember the types of atoms used for n-type.
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What is the primary purpose of doping in semiconductors?
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of impurities.
True or False: P-type semiconductors have extra electrons.
💡 Hint: Recall the role of charge in p-type.
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If a semiconductor is doped with phosphorus, describe the type of semiconductor and the resulting charge carriers.
💡 Hint: Think about the type of atoms used in this doping process.
In a practical application, how do n-type and p-type semiconductors work together in a diode?
💡 Hint: Consider how charge carriers interact across a junction.
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