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Electronic band structure

physical science Maturity 9-11

Tiny bits live in all things.

Solid state electronic band structure.svg
Solid state electronic band structure.svg
They can move or stay still. This helps things work. It helps us make tools. We use them for many things. Can you find something made of metal?
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Metals and insulators, quantum difference from band structure.ogv

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