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If `N_(A)` is number density of acceptor atoms added and `N_(D)` is number density of donor atoms added to a semiconductor, `n_(e) and n_(h)` are the number density of electrons and holes in it, then

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`n_(e) = N_(D), n_(h) = N_(A)`

B

`n_(e) = N_(A), n_(h) = N_(D)`

C

`n_(e) = N_(D) = n_(h) + N_(A)`

D

`n_(e) + N_(A) = n_(h) + N_(D)`

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To solve the problem, we need to establish the relationship between the number densities of acceptor atoms (N_A), donor atoms (N_D), electrons (n_e), and holes (n_h) in a semiconductor. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Role of Donor and Acceptor Atoms**: - Donor atoms (N_D) introduce free electrons into the semiconductor. Each donor atom can contribute one free electron. - Acceptor atoms (N_A) create holes by accepting electrons. Each acceptor atom can create one hole. 2. **Establishing Charge Neutrality**: - For the semiconductor to be electrically neutral, the total number of electrons must equal the total number of holes. This can be expressed as: \[ n_e + N_D = n_h + N_A \] - Here, \(n_e\) is the number density of electrons contributed by donor atoms, and \(n_h\) is the number density of holes contributed by acceptor atoms. 3. **Rearranging the Equation**: - We can rearrange the equation to isolate the terms: \[ n_e - n_h = N_A - N_D \] - This equation shows the balance between the number of electrons and holes in terms of the densities of donor and acceptor atoms. 4. **Final Relationship**: - The final relationship that satisfies the condition for charge neutrality in the semiconductor is: \[ n_e + N_D = n_h + N_A \] - This equation indicates that the total number of electrons (from donors and intrinsic carriers) equals the total number of holes (from acceptors and intrinsic carriers). ### Conclusion: The correct relationship that satisfies the condition for charge neutrality in a semiconductor with donor and acceptor atoms is: \[ n_e + N_D = n_h + N_A \]
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