In semiconductors, a. the valence band is fully filled with electrons and there is a small energy gap before next permissible energy band. b. the valence band is fully filled with electrons and overlaps the next permissible energy band. c. the valence band is fully filled with electrons and there is a large energy gap before next permissible energy band. d. the valence band is only half filled with electrons.

In semiconductors, a. the valence band is fully filled with electrons and there is a small energy gap before next permissible energy band. b. the valence band is fully filled with electrons and overlaps the next permissible energy band. c. the valence band is fully filled with electrons and there is a large energy gap before next permissible energy band. d. the valence band is only half filled with electrons.

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337900348

Author:Stephen L. Herman

Publisher:Stephen L. Herman

Chapter1: Atomic Structure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6RQ: How many valence electrons are generally contained in materials used for insulators?

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