MCQ
In semiconductors, at room temperature:
  • A
    The conduction band is completely empty.
  • B
    The valence band is partially empty and the conduction band is partially filled.
  • C
    The valence band is completely filled and the conduction band is partially filled.
  • D
    The valence band is completely filled.

Answer

  1. The valence band is completely filled and the conduction band is partially filled.

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