Is the following statement true? Statement: On the basis of band theory of solids the semi-conductors have a completely filled valence band, a partially filled conduction band and a narrow forbidden band.

Is the following statement true? Statement: On the basis of band theory of solids the semi-conductors have a completely filled valence band, a partially filled conduction band and a narrow forbidden band. Correct Answer Statement is true

The given statement is true because semi-conductors are classified by the fully occupied valence band and unoccupied conduction band. With the small band gap in between these two bands, it takes a certain amount of energy to excite the electrons from the valence to conduction band.

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The process of excitation of an electron from valence band to conduction band leaves an empty hole in the valence band and is called as ____________