Question
Write two points of difference between $n-$type and $p-$type semiconductors.

Answer

S.no $n-$type semiconductor $p-$type semiconductor
$1$ Pentavalent impurity is added. Trivalent impurity is added.
$2$ Electrons are the majority charge carrier$/(?_? >> ?_ℎ)$ Holes are the majority charge carriers$/(?ℎ >> ??).$
$3$ New energy level formed near conduction band. New energy level formed near valence band.

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