In an $n$-type silicon,which of the following statements is true?
- AElectrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
- BElectrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
- CHoles are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
- DHoles are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
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