Use the figure of band structures to explain why the conductivity of pure metals decreases when temperature is increased, while for semiconductors and insulators, their conductivity increases with temperature.

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Use the figure of band structures to explain why the conductivity of pure metals decreases when temperature is increased, while for semiconductors and insulators, their conductivity increases with temperature. 

Conduction Band
(empty)
Energy Gap
Valence Band
(full)
Insulator
e.g
00000
e.g
OOC
Semiconductor
Band Structures
e.g.-0
Metal
Transcribed Image Text:Conduction Band (empty) Energy Gap Valence Band (full) Insulator e.g 00000 e.g OOC Semiconductor Band Structures e.g.-0 Metal
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