How Semiconductors and Transistors Work episodes:

• July 24, 2017Here is our do it yourself silicon atom kit

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• July 24, 2017First, let's make the nucleus of the atom

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• July 24, 2017Add the first two electrons

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• July 24, 2017And six more

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• July 24, 2017And finally the four bonding electrons

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• July 24, 2017Move them farther apart

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• July 24, 2017Make a 2nd atom and form a bond

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• July 24, 2017Start to make a crystal

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• July 24, 2017Take a look at its planes and facets

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• July 24, 2017Make a bar of silicon crystal

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