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Band Theory and Semiconductors

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

In an insulating material, _______.

a)

the valence band is filled and the conduction band is empty

b)

conduction band is filled,

the valence band is empty.

c)

both the valence band and conduction band are empty

d)

both the valence band and conduction band are partially filled

2.

The energy level diagram shown applies to ___.

a)

A conductor

b)

An insulator

c)

A semiconductor

d)

An isolated molecule

3.

A material with a relatively large gap between its valance band and conduction band would be expected to be ______.

a)

a good conductor

b)

easily melted

c)

a poor conductor

d)

in the liquid state

4.

According to the band theory of solids, why is lead a good conductor?

a)

There is a wide energy gap between the valance band and conduction band of lead

b)

The valance band of lead is empty and the conduction band is filled

c)

The valance band and the conduction band of lead is half filled.

d)

The conduction band of lead overlaps the valance band

5.

What is the approximate energy gap between the valance band and conduction band of a semiconductor?

a)

0 eV

b)

1 eV

c)

5 eV

d)

10 eV

6.

Which of the following is not a semiconductor?

a)

Silicon

b)

Gallium

c)

Germanium

d)

Aluminum

7.

A material that conducts electricity well tends to have ______.

a)

no valance electrons

b)

partially filled bands

c)

completely filled bands

d)

conduction and valance bands that are far apart

8.

_______ is an insulator.

a)

Copper

b)

Silicon

c)

Gold

d)

Table salt