Question

1. choose the best answer. what is a semiconductor? a nonmetal that is not capable of conducting electricity under any conditions a metal that is not capable of conducting electricity under any conditions a nonmetal that is capable of conducting electricity under certain conditions a metal that is capable of conducting electricity under certain conditions

Explanation:

Semiconductors are nonmetals (like silicon). They don't conduct electricity well at low temperatures (insulator - like behavior), but when conditions change (e.g., temperature increase, doping), they can conduct electricity (due to electron movement in the valence and conduction bands). So, they are nonmetals that conduct under certain conditions.

Answer:

a nonmetal that is capable of conducting electricity under certain conditions