Question

In a P-type silicon, which of the following statement is true? 

(A) Electrons are majority charge carries and trivalent atoms are the dopants 

(B) Electrons are minority charge carries and pentavalent atoms are dopants 

(C) Holes are minority charge carries and pentavalent atoms are dopants 

(D) Holes are majority charge carries and trivalent atoms are dopants

Answer 1

The correct option is (D) Holes are majority charge carries and trivalent atoms are dopants.

Explanation:

In P-type silicon, holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants.