Integrated Circuits (IC) chips, used in computers, are made of ______________.
A
Gold
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B
Silver
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C
Silicon
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D
Copper
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Solution
The correct option is C Silicon An integrated circuit or monolithic integrated
circuit (also referred to as an IC, a chip, or a microchip) is a set of
electronic circuits on one small flat piece (or "chip") of
semiconductor material, normally silicon.
Why Silicon?
It is semiconductor. Moreover, silicon’s electrical properties can be modified through a process called doping. These characteristics make it an ideal material for making transistors.
Silicon is also an abundant element on Earth which allows it to be extremely affordable and appealing.