Electronic Devices - Semiconductor Diodes - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Semiconductor Diodes - General Questions (Q.No. 18)
18.
How many valence electrons does a silicon atom have?
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Bindu said:
7 years ago
Can you explain it clearly? please.
Science said:
1 decade ago
Silicon has 14 electrons. The four electrons that orbit the nucleus in the outermost, or "valence, " energy level are given to, accepted from, or shared with other atoms.
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