The Band Structure of Semiconductors Differs from That of Metal

question 59

Multiple Choice

The band structure of semiconductors differs from that of metal conductors in that ________

• A)metal bands are relatively empty, while semiconductor bands are nearly full.
• B)metal bands are nearly full, while semiconductor bands are relatively empty.
• C)metal conduction bands are lower in energy than valence bands, while semiconductor conduction bands are higher in energy than valence bands.
• D)metal conduction bands are higher in energy than valence bands, while semiconductor conduction bands are lower in energy than valence bands.
• E)valence bands in metals are either partially empty or overlap with conduction bands, while these bands in semiconductors are separated by a small gap.

---

Definitions:

Virtual Offices

Virtual offices provide businesses with an address and communication services without the need for a physical office space, facilitating remote work.

Technostress

Stress experienced due to an inability to cope with new technology.

Social Information-Processing Model

This model suggests that individuals process the social information they encounter in their environments to understand and react to situations, individuals, and groups.

Job Characteristics Theory

A theory that suggests job satisfaction is determined by the presence of five core job characteristics: skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback.