When silicon is doped with an element from group 3A(13), the device/material produced is a/an
A)intrinsic semiconductor.
B)p-type semiconductor.
C)n-type semiconductor.
D)p-n junction.
E)transistor.

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When silicon is doped with an element from group 3A(13), it creates a p-type semiconductor, where the dopant atoms create electron vacancies or "holes" that act as positive charge carriers.

When Silicon Is Doped with an Element from Group 3A(13)