Question

Which of the following is a Semiconductor?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Semiconductors are materials which have a conductivity between conductors (generally metals) and nonconductors or insulators (such as most ceramics). Semiconductors can be pure elements, such as silicon or germanium, or compounds such as gallium arsenide or cadmium selenide.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Silicon is the semiconductor.

• Silicon is the most commonly used semiconductor.

• The reason for this is that silicon can withstand extreme heat and current.

• Silicon transistors have a maximum operating temperature of 150 degrees Celsius, whereas germanium transistors have a maximum operating temperature of 70 degrees Celsius.