Elements That Have Their Highest Energy Electrons in A $\textbf{ filled }$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Elements that have their highest energy electrons in a $\textbf{ filled }$ band of molecular orbitals that is separated from the lowest empty band by an energy difference much too large for electrons to jump between bands are called ____.

• A) semiconductors
• B) metals
• C) conductors
• D) insulators
• E) isomorphs

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