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Which of the following would make a good semiconductor? aluminum germanium gold concrete

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Germanium would make a good semiconductor
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Germanium

Step-by-step explanation:

The properties a semiconductor lie between those of conductor and insulator. Germanium has four valence electrons. It is a semiconductor. On the other hand, aluminium and gold are metals. Germanium has good electrical and mechanical properties. At certain temperature, germanium provides many free electrons.

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