Sketch the band structure of a Li AND a Si crystal. (ii) How would you expect the electrical conductivity in Li AND Si crystals to vary with temperature? (iii) Account for the fact that the conductivity of Si is enhanced by the addition of small amounts of B.

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Sketch the band structure of a Li AND a Si crystal.

(ii) How would you expect the electrical conductivity in Li AND Si crystals to vary with temperature?

(iii) Account for the fact that the conductivity of Si is enhanced by the addition of small amounts of B. 

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