Shristy posted an Question
August 12, 2020 • 04:22 am 30 points
  • IIT JAM
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Among the following elements, the one that acts as the major component in a semiconductor is: 5. (b) si (c) ga (d) as (a) c the incarrect statement for solid so

Among the following elements, the one that acts as the major component in a semiconductor is: 5. (b) Si (c) Ga (d) As (a) C The incarrect statement for solid sodium chloride is that:

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    Dinesh khalmaniya 1 Best Answer

    Option B Some examples of semiconductors are silicon, germanium, gallium arsenide, and elements near the so-called "metalloid staircase" on the periodic table. After silicon, gallium arsenide is the second most common semiconductor and is used in laser diodes, solar cells, microwave-frequency integrated circuits and others.

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    ok sir

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    At room temperature, Silicon crystal has fewer free electrons than Germanium crystal. ... However, Silicon crystals are not easily damaged by excess heat. Peak Inverse Voltage ratings of Silicon diodes are greater than Germanium diodes. Si is less expensive due to the greater abundance of element.

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    Priyanshu kumar best-answer

    Yes shristy...Silicon is major component

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    but given ans is option (d)

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    But due to low material cost and simple processing silicon is most widely used....

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