For a p-type semiconductor, which of the following statements is true?
- Holes are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
- Holes are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
- Electrons are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
- Electrons are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
Answer
(1) Holes are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
Solution
As per NCERT, a p-type semiconductor is formed by doping Si or Ge with a trivalent impurity (Al, B, In).
Each trivalent atom creates a hole (acceptor), so holes are the majority carriers and electrons the minority carriers.
∴ Holes are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
Answer: (1)