Draw the bands of MO energy levels and the electron population for: (a) A semiconductor (b) An electrical insulator Explain why a semiconductor has the higher electrical conductivity.
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Step 1: In a semiconductor, the band diagram shows a small energy gap between the valence band and conduction band, allowing some electrons to move from the valence band to the conduction band with the help of thermal energy. Show more…
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