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In a silicon lattice, where should you look if you want to find (a) a conduction electron, (b) a valence electron, and (c) an electron associated with the 2p subshell of the isolated silicon atom?

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Chapter29: Solid-state Electronics

Section29.1: Conduction In Solids

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(a) a conduction electron, (b) a valence electron, and (c) an electron
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