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Question : Silicon is a:
Option 1: semiconductor
Option 2: insulator
Option 3: non-conductor
Option 4: carbon dioxide
Answer (1)
Correct Answer: semiconductor
Solution : The correct answer is semiconductor.
Semiconductors have resistivity less than an insulator but more than a conductor. Semiconductors are crystalline solids which have intermediate electrical conductivity between the conductor and insulator. They are also known as metalloids. Some common semiconductors are- silicon, germanium etc. They are used in the manufacturing of electronic devices, integrated chips, diodes transistors etc.
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