Free-Electron Theory of Metals: If One Metal Has Double the Number

question 7

Multiple Choice

Free-electron theory of metals: If one metal has double the number of conduction electrons per unit volume of a second metal, then its Fermi level (energy) is how many times that of the second metal?

• A) 1.41
• B) 2.83
• C) 2.00
• D) 3.22
• E) 1.59

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