Chapter 12, Problem 4SEPP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Theproperty due to which metals behave as good conductors of electricity is to be discussed.

Concept Introduction:

According to band theory, a material contains a valence band and aconduction band. The materials that havea small band gap are known as semiconductors, materials havinga large band gap are known as nano-conductors and materials that do not have any band gap are known as good conductors.