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At absolute zero, the valence band of pure silicon is:
AOnly partly filled
BCompletely empty
CExactly half filled
DCompletely filled
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Completely filled
At 0 K all valence electrons occupy the valence band, leaving it completely filled.
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