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Why is Copper a good conductor and how is it's structure different from silicon and germanium?
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The reason why copper is a good conductor is because there are a lot of free electrons that can carry the flowing current efficiently. These free electrons do not remain permanently associated with the copper atoms, instead they form an electron ‘cloud’ around the outside of the atom and are free to move through the solid quickly. http://web1.caryacademy.org/chemistry/rushin/StudentProjects/ElementWebSites/copper/uses_of_copper.htm
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Why is silicon a better semiconductor than germanium?
Silicon is a good semi conductor than germanium because silicon is more readily available, cheaper and stable.
What is difference between silicon and germanium according to atomic structure?
Electron configuration of silicon: [Ne]3s23p2 Electron configuration of germanium: [Ar]3d104s24p2
Why we don't we use iron as a semiconductor?
In a semiconductor like silicon or germanium, it's possible to control whether the material is a conductor or not. With iron, it's a conductor, and there's no way to control it.
Why germanium is better than silicon?
products made by silicon are more stable than those made by germanium
What is the definition of semicondutor?
A semiconductor is a substance or material that conducts electricity better than an insulator but not as well as a conductor. Examples of semiconductors include silicon and germanium.
Is germanium a good conductor of electricity?
Germanium is a good conductor because it is between silicon and tin, its a metalloid. Tin can conduct electricity and so can germanium
Why is silicon a better semiconductor than germanium?
Silicon is a good semi conductor than germanium because silicon is more readily available, cheaper and stable.
What metal is a semi conductor?
No metal is semiconductor. By definition metal is conductor. There are metalloids elements. Like silicon and germanium. They are semiconductors. There is no hard and fast definition of such elements.
An element that is a non-metal but conductor of electricity?
Silicon or Germanium Graphite is an excellent electrical conductor
What are example of semi conductor?
Germanium and Silicon are the two most commonly known semi-conductor materials
What has the author A Hellawell written?
A. Hellawell has written: 'The growth and structure of eutectics with silicon and germanium' -- subject(s): Eutectic alloys, Germanium, Silicon
What is difference between silicon and germanium according to atomic structure?
Electron configuration of silicon: [Ne]3s23p2 Electron configuration of germanium: [Ar]3d104s24p2
Is steel a conductor or an insulator?
Yes Every metal is a conductor because of the free electrons (Except Silicon and Germanium; They are semi-metals) Yes, steel is a conductor
Element used to make semi-conductor?
One element of carbon family as Silicon or Germanium and one element from Boron family as gallium or Indium or one element from Nitrogen family as Arsenic.
Are metalloids Conductor of heat or electricity?
They are only fair to high (intermediate) conductors of electricity and heat, except that silicon is a good heat conductor. Metalloids include boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium.
Is a metal a semi conductor?
No metal is semiconductor. By definition metal is conductor. There are metalloids elements. Like silicon and germanium. They are semiconductors. There is no hard and fast definition of such elements.
What other elements is similar to the Lewis dot structure of silicon?
carbon, germanium, tin, lead
