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The substances whose resistivity lies between those of conductors and insulators are called ___ .

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semiconductors
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noble gases
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metals
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nonmetals
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Solution

The correct option is A semiconductors
Semiconductors are materials which have a conductivity between conductors (generally metals) and nonconductors (insulators). Semiconductors can be pure elements, such as silicon or germanium, or compounds such as gallium arsenide or cadmium selenide.

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