Question
Semiconductors are generally made up of which substance?

Answer

  1. Silicon
Explanation:
Semiconductors are made of Si, generally. Because Si is the second most abundant element in earth's crust after oxygen and is less expensive than other semiconductors used in intrinsic semiconductors. 

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