Question

A semiconductor is formed by _______

Answer 1

Semiconductor:

1. Semiconductors are basically the materials which have the conductivity and properties between conductors which are generally the metals and the non-conductors
2. Semiconductors are actually made up of the individual atoms that are bonded together in a regular and periodic manner to form an arrangement.
3. The electrons which are surrounding the each atom are actually a part of covalent bond.
4. The covalent bond consists of the two atoms sharing a single electron.
5. Each atom forms four covalent bonds with the four surrounding atoms.
6. Hence, between each atom and its four surrounding atoms, 8 electrons are being shared.
7. Examples for the semiconductors: Silicon, Germanium.

Therefore, A semiconductor is formed by covalent bonds.