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To make n-type germanium, the crystal must be doped with atoms of what valency?

Correct answer D. 5

Explanation

Pentavalent atoms such as phosphorus or arsenic have five valence electrons. Four bond with germanium and the fifth becomes a free electron, giving n-type material.

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