In insulators,which of the following statements is correct regarding their energy bands?

  • A
    valence band is empty and conduction band is filled with electrons.
  • B
    conduction band is empty and valence band is completely filled with electrons.
  • C
    valence band is partially filled.
  • D
    conduction band is partially filled with electrons.

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