Answer to Question #125975 in Physics for Susan Williams

Question

Using examples explain the difference between a conductor and a semiconductor. Give two examples of each type

Answer 1

The differences between a conductor and a semiconductor are the following:

1. Pure semiconductors release a few electrons when connected to current and pure conductors releases a lot of free elecrtons (condactivity of, for example, cooper (conductor) is $57 MSm/m$ and conductivity of silicon (semiconductor) is $0.43mSm/m.$ )

2. Semiconductors Increase conductivity when heated, conductors decrease conductivity when heated.

The examples of semiconductors: silicon, germanium.\

The examples of conductors: cooper, silver.