If the Electronic Structure of a Solid Substance Consists of a Valence

question 46

Multiple Choice

If the electronic structure of a solid substance consists of a valence band that is completely filled with electrons and there is a large energy gap to the next set of orbitals, then this substance will be a(n) _ .

• A) semiconductor
• B) conductor
• C) alloy
• D) nonmetal
• E) insulator

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