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Explain the conductance of solids based on energy bands.

Explain the conductance of solids based on energy bands. 
 

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Arun
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5 years ago
Based on the ability of various materials to conduct current, the materials are classified as conductors, 
insulators and the semiconductors.
A metal which is very good carrier of electricity is called conductor. The copper and aluminium 
are good examples of a conductor
A very poor conductor of electricity is termed as insulator. The glass, wood, mica, diamond are the 
examples of an insulator.
A metal having conductivity which is between conductor and an insulator is 
called semiconductor. The silicon and germanium are the examples of a 
semiconductor. This does not conduct current at low temperatures but as temperature increases 
these materials behave as good conductors..

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