Germanium,Ge (Number 32),computer Chips Operate Faster Than Silicon,Si (Number 14),computer

question 136

Multiple Choice

Germanium,Ge (number 32) ,computer chips operate faster than silicon,Si (number 14) ,computer chips.So how might a gallium,Ga (number 31) ,chip compare with a germanium chip?

• A)A gallium chip would be even faster because the gallium is more metallic.
• B)A gallium chip would be slower because its electrons are more loosely held.
• C)Gallium is located just below aluminum,which is widely known to be an electrical insulator.
• D)Gallium is more nonmetallic and so it does not conduct electrons very well.

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