Semiconductor Principles - Technical MCQs

Q1:

When an electron jumps from the valence shell to the conduction band, it leaves a gap. What is this gap called?

A energy gap

B hole

C electron-hole pair

D recombination

ANS:B - hole

B is correct answer because free electrons are in conduction band. Electrons jump from valence band to conduction band leaving a gap in valence orbit called hole. The hole is the absence of an electron in valence band. Hole current occurs at the valence level.