Which Element, or Combination of Elements, Could Produce a Semiconductor

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which element, or combination of elements, could produce a semiconductor with the following band structure? (CB = conduction band, VB = valence band)

• A) Pure Si
• B) Si and C
• C) Si and In
• D) Si and Sb
• E) Si and F

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