Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Solid-state devices, such as diodes and transistors, are often referred to as semiconductors.
2. Conductors are generally made from materials that have small, light atoms.
3. Insulators are generally made from heavy-weight materials that have large atoms.
4. Semiconductors are materials that are neither good conductors nor good insulators.
5. If a semiconductor material is to become useful for the production of solid-state components, it must be mixed with an impurity.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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