MCQ
The valence band and conduction band of a solid overlap at low temperature, the solid may be
- ✓A metal
- BA semiconductor
- CAn insulator
- DNone of these
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
A metal
a
(a)In conductors valence band and conduction band overlaps.
(a)In conductors valence band and conduction band overlaps.
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