Which element is the primary material used in microchips?
Silicon
Carbon
Aluminum
Gold
Answer
Silicon is the primary material used in microchips, which were first realized by Robert Noyce. Silicon's properties make it an ideal material for semiconductor devices, giving Silicon Valley its name.
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