Which of the following is true about the charge acquired by p−type semiconductors?
A
Positive
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B
Neutral
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C
Negative
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D
Depends on concentration of p impurity
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Solution
The correct option is B Neutral p−type semiconductors have a larger hole concentration than electron concentration. In p-type semiconductors, holes are the majority carriers and electrons are the minority carriers. p−type semiconductors are created by doping an intrinsic semiconductor with acceptor impurities. A common p−type dopant for silicon is boron or gallium. There will be no charge on the semiconductor.