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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 18 Objective Question

Question

What bonds are present in a semiconductor?
Options
A Monovalent
B Bivalent
C Trivalent
D Covalent
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Semiconductors like silicon and germanium form crystal lattices held together by covalent bonds, where atoms share valence electrons.

Hint

Think of the silicon crystal lattice structure — atoms are held together by shared electron pairs.

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