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Question
Let np and ne be the number of holes and conduction electrons in an intrinsic semiconductor.
Options
np > ne
np = ne
np < ne
np ≠ ne
Solution
np = ne
As the intrinsic semiconductor is free from all impurities, the number of electrons is equal to the number of holes.
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