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We use chips of silicon in computers and mobile phones and many other devices because we can control the conductivity of silicon.
We cannot control the conductivity of metal conductors -- they are always highly conductive.
The really magical thing about silicon is that it can be doped such that a few regions (the "transistor channels") can be actively switched from conductive to insulating, millions of times per second.
I wouldn't say I prefer one over the other, though -- all those devices invariably *also* have many metal conductors.
What else can I help you with?
Why you prefer silicon atom as comp conductor atom?
the silicon is the insulator
Why is silicon a good conductor of electricity?
Silicon is a good conductor of electricity because it has a crystalline structure that allows electrons to move freely through it. It is a semiconductor, meaning it can conduct electricity under certain conditions, making it widely used in electronic devices. By adding impurities, or "doping", silicon can be tailored to be a better conductor or insulator.
Which is a better conductor of electricity copper or silicon?
Silicon is only a semiconductor. Copper on the other hand is used to make wires and is an excellent conductor of electricity.
Is silicon a good conductor at energy?
semi conductor. a good semi conductor. It can also be n or p doped to increase it's conductivity
What is a true statement about the metalloid silicon?
silicon is a better conductor of electric current than sulfur is.
Is silicon suitable for electronics?
Only as a semi-conductor.
What are two physical of silicon?
Ok Conductor and shiny
Should you consider silicon as nonmetal?
NO.... its a SEMI CONDUCTOR
An element that is a non-metal but conductor of electricity?
Silicon or Germanium Graphite is an excellent electrical conductor
Which element is a semi-conductor of electricity?
Most conductors conduct both heat and electricity well. A semiconductor is a conductor whose resistance is between that of a conductor and an insulator. An example of a semiconductor is silicon which is used in electronic appliances
What is a good conductor that begins with the letter s?
Silver is a good conductor that begins with the letter "s".
What are example of semi conductor?
Germanium and Silicon are the two most commonly known semi-conductor materials
