If an Element Has a Band Gap of 1 EV

question 23

Multiple Choice

If an element has a band gap of 1 eV between a filled valence band and an empty conduction band, it would be classified (at room temperature) as a(n)

• A) insulator.
• B) conductor.
• C) resistor.
• D) semiconductor.
• E) reactor.

---

Definitions:

Fuel Efficiency

The measure of how far a vehicle can travel on a specific amount of fuel, often quantified as miles per gallon or liters per 100 kilometers.

Energy Consumption

The amount of energy used by processes, devices, or systems, often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) or megajoules, and is a critical factor in assessing environmental impact and efficiency.

Transportation Strategy

Planning and execution related to the movement of goods or services from one location to another, aiming to optimize efficiency and cost.

Rail

A mode of transportation that involves the movement of goods or passengers on trains along a set of tracks.