In an intrinsic semiconductor, the electrical conductivity takes into account the contribution of electron and hole current. (ii) Furthermore, every electron that is promoted across the band gap leaves behind a hole in the valence band, that is, n = p = ni. The above statements are: A. True B. False D. No idea C. Neither True nor False E. Cannot be determined Other:

In an intrinsic semiconductor, the electrical conductivity takes into account the contribution of electron and hole current. (ii) Furthermore, every electron that is promoted across the band gap leaves behind a hole in the valence band, that is, n = p = ni. The above statements are: A. True B. False D. No idea C. Neither True nor False E. Cannot be determined Other:

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