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A sample of n-type silicon...

A sample of n-type silicon

A

Contains an excess of free electrons therefore it is negatively charged

B

Contains an excess of free electrons and it is electrically neutral

C

Predominantly contains trivalent impurities

D

Contains only pentavalent element

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