Band theory uses molecular orbital theory to describe the bonding in metals and other solids. Overlapping bonding and antibonding orbitals from the valence shell result in continuous bands. When occupied molecular orbitals overlap, a valence band results. When unoccupied molecular orbitals overlap, a conduction band results. These two bands can form a continuous set, or be separated by a gap, called the band gap. Classify these molecular-orbital band diagrams by whether they represent a conductor, a semiconductor (possibly p-type or n-type), or an insulator. Conductor Semiconductor Insulator Answer Bank

Band theory uses molecular orbital theory to describe the bonding in metals and other solids. Overlapping bonding and antibonding orbitals from the valence shell result in continuous bands. When occupied molecular orbitals overlap, a valence band results. When unoccupied molecular orbitals overlap, a conduction band results. These two bands can form a continuous set, or be separated by a gap, called the band gap. Classify these molecular-orbital band diagrams by whether they represent a conductor, a semiconductor (possibly p-type or n-type), or an insulator. Conductor Semiconductor Insulator Answer Bank

Chemistry for Engineering Students

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Chapter8: Molecules And Materials

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Problem 8.97PAE: 8.97 The doping of semiconductors can be done with enough precision to tune the size of the band gap...

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