Question

Let n_p and n_e be the number of holes and conduction electrons in an intrinsic semiconductor.

Options

• n_p > n_e

• n_p = n_e

• n_p < n_e

•  n_p ≠ n_e

Answer 1

n_p = n_e
As the intrinsic semiconductor is free from all impurities, the number of electrons is equal to the number of holes.