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28 Nov 2021
Problem 67
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Section: Problems by Topic
Chapter 11: Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces
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28 Nov 2021
Given information
The substance given are as follows:
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
According to band theory, a good conductor will have no or a small bandgap between the valence and conduction bands. In the valence band, all electrons are present.
The electrons in the valence band can readily travel towards the conduction band if there is no or a small gap between the two bands, allowing electricity to flow.
As a result, a good conductor will have no or a small gap between the valence and conduction bands.
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