2.) Is the total concentration of current carriers (free electrons and holes) in a semicon- ductor equal to the concentration of valence electrons?

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2.) Is the total concentration of current carriers (free electrons and holes) in a semicon-
ductor equal to the concentration of valence electrons?
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