explain the properties of zinc? zinc can conduct current or not?

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A: The boron nitride consists of BN units, which have same number of electrons (isoelectronic) as that…

Q: Do metallic elements conduct electricity because they have a small band gap energy?

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Q: Explain why polycrystalline metals are stronger than their single crystal counterparts.

A: Defination of polycrystalline metal: Polycrystalline metals  comprise of grains with different…

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

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Q: Discuss the Following: Why although a non-metal, graphite is often used as an electrode material?…

A: Doping is the process of addition of metal that causes enhancement in conducting properties of the…

Q: Discuss the conductivity of copper and zinc metals by drawing figures according to molecular orbital…

A: Highest occupied molecular orbital(HOMO) having electrons combined to form valence band and lowest…

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: for what purpose electrometallurgy is used for?

A: Electrometallurgy involves electrolysis of elements.  Reactive metals such as aluminium and metals…

Q: Differentiate malleability and ductility of metals.

A: Malleability is a property of metal,by which they can be beaten into thin sheets without breaking.…

Q: Why are metals generally lustrous?

A: The general definition of the metals can be done as the elements that have tendency to lose…

Q: Explain what happens when a pure semiconductor made up of Silicon is doped with an Indium atom…

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Q: What type of substances would make better permanent magnets, Ferromagnetic or Ferrimagnetic?

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Q: Predict what group solid Gold (Au) would belong in if you tested it for conductivity in and out of…

A: Gold will not dissolve in water.  Gold is one itself on of the best conductors of electricity as the…

Q: 2. Shown below is a chart of the carrier concentration in three intrinsic semiconductors (Si, Ge,…

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Q: why does Magnesium oxide have high thermal conductivity but low electrical conductivity?

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Q: what are p type and n type semiconductors?

A: p-type semiconductor:  A dopant with lesser electrons than its host forms a narrow band that gets…

Q: Which groups of elements have the best and which the poorest electrical conductivities? Explain.

A: For an element to conduct electricity, it must have free electron to move around.

Q: Provide a general description of how hydrometallurgy is used to extract metals from ores.

A: Extractive metallurgy is the practice of removing valuable metals from an ore and refining the…

Q: Unlike metals, semiconductors increase their conductivityas you heat them (up to a point). Suggest…

A: The material that have electrical conductivity in between conductor and insulator is known as…

Q: What are the applications of superconductors?

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

Q: 1.(a) Name two Energy Bands at which current is produced in silicon b) A certain atom has four…

A: Atom is smallest unit of matter that combine to form chemical element.

Q: what is the type of linkage below? is it reducing or non reducing?

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Q: b) The periodic Table has specific units: Metallic, Semiconductor and Insulator. In your own…

A: This question is based on the periodic table and the different units : Metallic, Semiconductor and…

Q: MCQ 19: Group IV clement that acts as an insulator is A. Carbon (Diamond) B. Tin (Sn) C. Lead (Pb)…

A: The energy gap between valance band and conduction band determines wheather an element will conduct…

Q: For each of the following pairs of semiconductors, pick which one would have the larger bandgap.…

A: SEMICONDUCTORS: Certain materials which has a conductivity which lies between nonconductors and…

Q: Why composite biomaterials are preferred over ceramics, explain with examples.

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Q: why Intrinsic Semiconductor materials are the bad conductors of electricity

A: Semiconductor is actually a type of material which has  conductivity in between the conductor and…

Q: What are semi-conductors?

A: Conductors are those substances which allow heat or electricity to pass through it while insulators…

Q: Explain synthesis of nanomaterial (Top and Bottom)?

A: Answer - Nanomaterial - According to the question - Nanomaterials can be defined as materials…

Q: List the properties of copper that make it appropriate for electric wires?

A: Copper is a metal which is commonly used for making electric wires. This is because of the following…

Q: >Provide a general description of how electrometallurgy is used to extract metals from ores.

A: A technique of extraction of metal from its ore in which electrolysis is used is known as…

Q: How can the conductivity of semi-conductors be controlled?

A: The conductivity of semiconductors may easily be modified by introducing impurities into their…

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A: Nanomaterials are chemical substances having dimension of 1-100 nm. They are by-products of…

Q: what are semi-conductors ? give examples.

A: Semiconductors are poorer electric conductors than metals but better conductors than non metals. Ex.…

Q: (b) Shown below are two schematic band diagrams for silicon. Answer the following questions: (i) For…

A: A doped semiconductor is the one in which certain impurities are added to increase the conducting…

Q: Why are resistors important in an electrical circuit? ) Resistors only allow a current to flow in…

A: The flow of electron leads to the formations of current .If any thing which tends to decrease the…

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Q: Polycarbonate is sometimes used for protective helmets, such as motorcycle helmets. However, it is…

A: Polycarbonates are high-performance tough, transparent, amorphous thermoplastic polymer that…

Q: Define An alloy

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