If a trivalent atom replaces a few silicon atoms in three dimensional network of silicon dioxide, what would be the type of charge on overall structure?
If a trivalent atom replaces a few silicon atoms in three dimensional network of silicon dioxide, what would be the type of charge on overall structure?
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When a trivalent atom is added to the crystal of SiO2, it substitutes silicon atoms which result in generation of holes. These holes make the crystal conductor of electricity. The overall Crystal is electrically neutral and is called the p-type conductor.
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