Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of the following materials is not a semiconductor?

  1. germanium

  2. Silicone

  3. Gallium arsenide

  4. Gallium nitride

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Silicone (with an 'e') is a synthetic polymer containing silicon, oxygen, and other elements - used in sealants, breast implants, and cookware. Germanium, Gallium arsenide, and Gallium nitride are all semiconductors. The question tests the distinction between silicon (the semiconductor element) and silicone (the polymer).