What is an electron hole?
Q: What is an electron hole?
A: An electron hole is the absence or lack of an electron where an electron would normally be in an atom.
Q: What charge does an electron hole have?
A: Electron holes are positive in charge because their charges are balanced by the negative electrons.
Q: Are electron holes considered particles?
A: No, electron holes are not particles, they are classified as quasiparticles.
Q: How are electron holes different from positrons?
A: Electron holes are different from positrons, which are the antiparticle to the electron.
Q: How are electron holes created?
A: When electrons change energy levels, they leave an electron hole in their place.
Q: Can electron holes exist without the presence of electrons?
A: No, electron holes cannot exist without the presence of electrons because they are the absence or lack of an electron.
Q: What is the cause of electron holes?
A: The cause of electron holes is when electrons move from one energy level to another, leaving vacant spots that are then filled by other electrons or leave behind holes.
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