Question

• Which of the following elements are most likely to act as 9 acceptor impurities in germanium? (a) bromine, (b) gallium, (c) sil- icon, (d) phosphorus, (e) magnesium • Which of the following elements are most likely to serve 10 as donor impurities in germanium? (a) bromine, (b) gallium, (c) sil- icon, (d) phosphorus, (e) magnesium

Answer 1

Answer:

Phosphorus can act as an acceptor while galium can act as a donor

Explanation:

In electronics, pentavalent atoms are used as acceptors while trivalent atoms are used donors. Hence the answers provided above.