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In the case of semiconductors, the valence and conduction bands ______

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In the case of semiconductors, the valence and conduction bands ______.

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  • do not overlap, energy gap is large

  • overlap, energy gap = 0

  • do not overlap, energy gap = 0

  • do not overlap, energy gap is small

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Solution

In the case of semiconductors, the valence and conduction bands do not overlap, energy gap is small.

Explanation:

Semiconductors have an energy gap that falls in between conductors and insulators. 
This difference is usually around 1 eV.
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