9 Difference between the n-type and p-type Semiconductor

These are the basic, difference between the n-type and p-type semiconductor

Sr. No.	P-type Semiconductor	N-type Semiconductor
1.	A p-type semiconductor is formed by adding a III group element as a doping element.	In an n-type semiconductor, the V group element is added as a doping element.
2.	An impurity added creates a vacancy of electrons (holes) called Acceptor Atom.	An impurity added provides extra electrons and is known as Donor Atom.
3.	In p-type semiconductor trivalent impurities like Al, Ga, In, etc. are added.	In n-type semiconductor pentavalent impurities like P, As, Sb, Bi, etc. are added.
4.	In a p-type semiconductor, holes are the majority carriers.	In an n-type semiconductor, electrons are the majority carriers.
5.	Electrons are minority carriers in a p-type semiconductor.	Holes are minority carriers in the n-type semiconductors.
6.	In a p-type semiconductor, the hole density is much greater than the electron density.	In an n-type semiconductor, the electron density is much greater than the hole density.
7.	The acceptor energy level of p-type is close to the valence band and away from the conduction band.	The donor energy level of the n-type is close to the conduction band and away from the valence band.
8.	The majority of carriers move from higher to lower potential in a p-type semiconductor.	The majority of carriers move from lower to a higher potential in the n-type semiconductors.