MCQ
The valence band and conduction band of a solid overlap at low temperature, the solid may be
  • A metal
  • B
    A semiconductor
  • C
    An insulator
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: A.
A metal
a
(a)In conductors valence band and conduction band overlaps.

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