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Why do band gaps exist?


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  • Band gaps are known as energy gaps in which no electron can exist within that range.
  • Band gaps are generally categorized as the energy difference between the top of the valence band and the bottom of the conduction band.
  • Band gaps are located in insulators and semiconductors.

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