Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 41 - Conduction of Electricity in Solids - Problems - Page 1274: 38a

Answer

n-type

Work Step by Step

Since the phosphorus atom has one valence electrons that can be doped with silicon. Take a look at the extra electrons in the last orbital $P : 1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^3$ $Si :1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^2$ Thus the electron in conduction band in silicon can be doped significantly high, forming n-type semiconductor.
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