Question 1

What is the definition of a band gap in metallic band theory?

Accepted Answer

The energy range in which no electron states exist

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The energy range in which electron waves propagate

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The energy range in which all electron states are occupied

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The energy range in which only valence electrons are present

Question 2

What is the definition of a conduction band in metallic band theory?

Accepted Answer

The energy band in which electrons are free to move and contribute to electrical conductivity

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The energy band that contains only valence electrons

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The energy band that exists below the Fermi level

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The energy band that is completely filled with electrons

Question 3

What is the definition of a valence band in metallic band theory?

Accepted Answer

The energy band that contains electrons occupying the highest energy levels

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The energy band that is responsible for electrical conductivity

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The energy band that is completely empty of electrons

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The energy band that lies below the conduction band

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the concept of metallic band theory?

Accepted Answer

The concept that explains the behavior of electrons in a solid metal

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The theory that describes the properties of metallic compounds

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The concept that describes the reflection of light by metal surfaces

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The theory that explains the formation of metallic bonds

Question 5

What is the effect of increasing temperature on the conductivity of a metal?

Accepted Answer

Increase

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Remain unchanged

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Vary unpredictably

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Decrease

Question 6

What is the term for an electron that has gained energy and moved from the valence band to the conduction band?

Accepted Answer

Excited electron

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Valence electron

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Mobile electron

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Bonded electron

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