In the context of band theory, why do metals conduct electricity while insulators do not? 

A.
Metals have overlapping valence and conduction bands
B.
Insulators have a larger band gap than metals.
C.
Metals have a completely filled conduction band.
D.
Insulators have a completely empty valence band.
Chemistry
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Chemistry Practice Test Year:2024 Question No:APChemistry2024AP0432

Answer:

A

Knowledge points:

3.2 Properties of Solids

Solution:

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