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

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(a) Due to flow of electrons. (b) Due to flow of ions in solution or melt and defects in the solid state. (c ) Due to the presence of impurities and defects.
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