Germanium and ____ Are the Most Common Semiconductor Materials Used

question 8

Multiple Choice

Germanium and ____ are the most common semiconductor materials used in the electronics field.

• A) gold
• B) silver
• C) silicon
• D) iron

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Definitions:

Mercury

A heavy, silvery d-block element, also known as quicksilver, that is liquid at room temperature and used in thermometers, barometers, and batteries.

Elemental Symbol

A one- or two-letter abbreviation that represents a chemical element (e.g., H for hydrogen, O for oxygen).

Potassium

A soft, silvery-white metallic element, symbol K, with atomic number 19, essential for many biological functions and used in various industrial applications.

Elemental Symbol

A letter or combination of letters representing a chemical element in the periodic table.