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In terms of band theory, what is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?
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Options:
  • A Conductors have a completely filled valence band and an empty conduction band, while insulators have a partially filled valence band.
  • B Conductors have a completely filled valence band and a partially filled conduction band, while insulators have a completely filled valence band and an empty conduction band.
  • C Conductors have a partially filled valence band and an empty conduction band, while insulators have a completely filled valence band and an empty conduction band.
  • D Conductors have a partially filled valence band and a partially filled conduction band, while insulators have a completely filled valence band and an empty conduction band.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Conductors have a completely filled valence band and a partially filled conduction band, while insulators have a completely filled valence band and an empty conduction band.
Correct Option is : (B)
Conductors have a completely filled valence band and a partially filled conduction band, while insulators have a completely filled valence band and an empty conduction band.

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