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n a diode, the region near the pn junction consisting of positive and negative ions is called the *(25 of 25)4 answers to the question.diffusion areaneutral zone region depletion recombination region

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n a diode, the region near the pn junction consisting of positive and negative ions is called the *(25 of 25)4 answers to the question.diffusion areaneutral zone region depletion recombination region

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In a diode, the region near the pn junction consisting of positive and negative ions is called the depletion region.

Here's why:

  1. A diode is made up of a P-type and N-type semiconductor.

  2. When these two materials are joined together, a process called diffusion occurs. The free electrons from the N-type region begin to combine with the holes in the P-type region.

  3. This process continues until there are no more free electrons or holes in the region around the junction. This area is now filled with positive and negative ions and is called the depletion region.

  4. The term "depletion" is used because this region is depleted of charge carriers (free electrons and holes).

  5. This region acts as a barrier that prevents current flow from the N-type side to the P-type side.

So, the correct answer is the depletion region.

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