Are Semiconductors Electrically Charged?

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Semiconductors, specifically "n" type semiconductors, are not electrically charged despite containing excess electrons. The doping process involves introducing neutral atoms, such as phosphorus, which contribute additional electrons to the conduction band without altering the overall charge of the semiconductor. The positive charge of the phosphorus nucleus balances the negative charge of the excess electrons, resulting in a neutral material. Therefore, while "n" type semiconductors have more electrons, they remain electrically neutral.

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are semiconductors charged? i mean '"n" type contains excess of electrons, so they should be charged...
please tell me where i am wrong
tks for any answer...
 
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Doped semiconductors are not charged. We dope the material with neutral atoms, not ions. The excess carriers are due to unbonded electrons or desired bonds with the atoms.
 
suku said:
are semiconductors charged? i mean '"n" type contains excess of electrons, so they should be charged...
please tell me where i am wrong
tks for any answer...

Nope, they are not charged. Excess electrons are there because dopants, like phosphorus, gives extra electron to conducting band (per atom), but don't forget that same phosphorus atom has extra positive charge in nucleus so it evens out.
 

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