Question

how does the location of semiconductors on the periodic table differ from the locations of other element families​

Answer 1

Answer:

Semi conductors are part of the fourth group in periodic table.

Explanation:

Periodic table is the arrangement of chemical elements on the basis of their atomic number. So all the elements with  respective valence electrons are placed in thir respective groups. . All the elements with valence electrons four are placed in the fourth group .Semi conductors is the common name given to the elements of 4th group. These elements dont have the tendency to either donate or accept.

The group 3 elements have three electrons in their valence shell and  hence have a tendency to donate. Whereas the group 5 elements having five valence electrons accept to satisfy thir octet. The semi conductors exist between 3rd and 5th groups exhibiting different properties according to the temperatures and excitations provided.