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What is the outer shell of an atom called?
Which material does not conduct electrical current under normal conditions?
What is a semiconductor's ability to conduct electrical current?
What characterizes conductive materials?
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Which material has very high resistivities and few free electrons?
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Study Notes
Atomic Structure
- The outer shell of an atom is called the valence shell.
Electrical Conduction
- Insulators are materials that do not conduct electrical current under normal conditions.
- Semiconductors have the ability to conduct electrical current partially, but not fully.
- Conductive materials are characterized by their ability to conduct electrical current freely.
- Materials with very high resistivities and few free electrons are classified as insulators.
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Learn about the basics of electricity, including the structure of atoms and their role in electrical properties. Explore different materials used in electronics and understand the distinctions between insulators, conductors, and semiconductors.
