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How is electrical conductivity caused in (a) semiconductors, (b) metals, and (c ) inoic compounds?

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a. Due ot the presence of impurities and defects.
b. Due to the flow of electrons.
c. Due to the flow of ions in moltens state and defect in the solid state.
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