Define energy band.

Define and explain the concept of energy band.

The band gap between the energy band is maxium for

Define Valence band in a solid crystal.

The space between the outermost filled energy band and the next empty band is called ____.

The lowest unfilled energy band formed just above the valence band is called conduction band. (True/false)

Explain the formation of energy bands in solids and hence define conduction band and valence band.

What are energy bands? Explain the formation of energy bands in case of silicon crystal.

The forbidden energy band for diamond is