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What kind of semiconductor is produced if silicon is doped with (a) phosphorus, and (b) indium?
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The number of valence electrons in an atom determines its ability to gain, lose, or share electrons, and thus its chemical reactivity. In the case of silicon, it has four valence electrons which makes it a good semiconductor. \[ Show more…
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