Explain how the overlap of atomic orbitals gives rise to bands in metals?

Q: Use the figure of band structures to explain why the conductivity of pure metals decreases when…

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Q: In solitary atoms, electrons are free to inhabit only certain, discrete energy states. However, in…

A: In-band theory of solids, there are many energy bands but the following are the three most important…

Q: Outline the type of defects in Crystalline structure

A: To outline the type of defects in Crystalline structure.

Q: Define the term Interstitial alloys?

A: Alloy is a mixture of more than one metal which has superior properties than any individual metal.…

Q: In a semiconductor, the bonding molecular orbitals that contain electrons are referred to as the…

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Q: What allows graphite to conduct electricity?

A: Graphite is the most stable allotrope of Carbon. It is the only non-metal that conducts electricity.…

Q: Explain the terms : (a) Intrinsic semiconductor (b) Extrinsic semiconductor.

A: Intrinsic semiconductor: Naturally occurring property of pure material, the number of electrons in…

Q: How Band theory differentiate between semiconductors and semi materials?

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Q: In band theory of bonding for solids, what is a band gap? How does the band gap differ in metals,…

A: Band-In molecular orbitals of an atom the set of closely discrete energy levels is called as band.…

Q: . Explain the relationship between the number of bonds that can be formed by a typical atom in a…

A: The structure of the substance is affected by number of bonds in a compound, when the bonds formed…

Q: Which substance has the greatest band gap?a) silicon b) germaniumc) lead d) gold

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Q: A substance has a band gap of 6.9 eV at 273 K. Is this substance best classified as an insulator, a…

A: In metals, two bands are continuous in terms of energy, so there is no band gap. In insulators, the…

Q: Using your own words, discuss defects in crystalline structure and discuss two types of point…

A: •DEFECTS IN CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS:- ) POINT DEFECT:-The defect present around an atom or point in…

Q: Describe the bonding in calcium oxide, CaO, in terms of bands composed of Ca and O atomic orbitals.…

A: SOLUTION: Step 1: The Calcium ion is an Alkaline earth metal and give up the 2s orbital electrons…

Q: band gap on insulator i understand the band gap difference between conductor, insulator, and…

A: From the given data we are going to answer why there is a large energy gap in insulators.

Q: How does the doping increase the conductivity of semiconductors?

A: Conductivity of semiconductors:When a certain amount of suitable impurity or doping is added, the…

Q: What is difference between the structure of diamond and graphite?

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Q: How many molecular orbitals are present in the conduction band of a lithium crystal with a mass of…

A: Any conduction band is formed by the overlap of two molecular orbitals. Hence, the number of…

Q: Describe the Heat conductibility and Brittleness of Metallic Crystals, Ionic Crystals, Molecular…

A: Solids (crystals) are of four types: Metallic crystals Ionic crystals Molecular crystals Covalent…

Q: Define the term, Band-Gap?

A: Electrons are present in the orbits around the nucleus. On coming together of two charges together…

Q: Explain the process of making an n -type and p -type semiconductor materials

A: p -type semiconductor : When a semiconductor ( Ge or Si ) is doped with electron deficient impurity…

Q: What are the applications of superconductors?

A: Superconductivity:The ability of certain metals and their compounds, alloys to conduct the…

Q: Sketch a diagram to illustrate the band structure of diamond, assuming no defects

A: The carbon atoms in diamond undergo hybridization and each carbon atom forms four sigma bonds with…

Q: 4. About the surface energy; (a) The surface energy of a single crystal depends on the…

A: (a) Answer - According to the question - Given - The surface energy of a single crystal depends on…

Q: <p>Explain why the graphite structure of carbon allows graphite to be used as a lubricant, but…

A: In graphite, flat sheets of carbon are connected together in the form of interconnected hexagonal…

Q: In band theory of bonding for solids, what is a band gap?

A: Band gap is the energy gap between valence band and conduction band. On the basis of band gap we can…

Q: Classify as n-type or p-type a semiconductor formed by doping (a) germanium with phosphorus, (b)…

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Q: In-band theory of bonding for solids, what is a bandgap? How does the bandgap differ in metals,…

A: The set of closely discrete energy levels of molecular orbitals is called band. Band that is…

Q: In-band theory of bonding for solids, what is a band? What is the difference between the valence…

A: In solids it was found that even after having same molecular structure and same property, they show…

Q: Define the term Ceramics?

A: Ceramics are widely used materials these days. They can be used in a variety of ways. Initially, the…

Q: Explain why graphite can conduct electricity, but diamond does not.

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Q: Lithium SiO2, similar to Diamond Germanium KCI **

A: Here we will discuss the electrical properties of conductors, insulators and semiconductors based on…

Q: explain why graphite can be used as a lubricant

A: Lubricants are the substances or compounds which are used to reduce friction between two movable…

Q: How are metals used as semiconductors refined? What is the principle of the method used?

A: The metallic compounds which are found in nature, called as minerals whereas the minerals which can…

Q: Sketch the electronic band structure of a semiconducting material, and give an example for an…

A: Semiconductors  The conductivity of semiconductors lies between conductors and insulators. The…

Q: A substance has a band gap of 0.85 eV at 273 K. Is this substance best classified as an insulator, a…

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Q: In-band theory of bonding for solids, what is a bandgap?

A: The band theory of bonding for solid signifies the quantum state of that electron present inside the…

Q: Use the band model to explain how it is possible for some materials to undergo a…

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Q: What are the main differences between Diamagnetic and Paramagnetic materials?

A: Diagmagnetic substances have zero unpaired electron and paramagnetic materials contain unpaired…

Q: What is a polymorph?

A: Polymorphism is the concept of Material Science which is about the ability of a solid material…

Q: In band theory of bonding for solids, what is a band?

A: According to M.O theory, atomic orbital are combining to form the molecular orbital.

Q: What are the most common types of polymorphism in crystals?

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Q: Explain how these vacancies allow oxide ions to move through the material.

A: The oxide ions move through the material is as follows.

Q: How does the band gap differ in metals, semiconductors, andinsulators?

A: Band gap is the energy gap between conduction band and valence band. In metals, the band gap between…