In an intrinsic semiconductor, how do the electron and hole concentrat…

Question

In an intrinsic semiconductor, how do the electron and hole concentrations compare?

Accepted Answer

C. They are equal

1. In a pure semiconductor every free electron leaves a hole behind.
2. The two are created strictly in pairs.
3. That is the electron and hole concentrations are equal to the intrinsic carrier concentration.
4. So they are equal.
_Source: syllabus Physics Part II, Ch 14 'Semiconductor Electronics'_

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