N-type material is so called because it is rich in electrons compared to pure Si...
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N-type material is so called because it is rich in electrons compared to pure Si, and so electron can easily flow through the material. P-type material is so called because with the substitution of Si for Boron, it has fewer electron (=more holes) which makes the flow of holes easier.
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