In semiconductors at room temperature,which of the following statements is correct regarding their energy bands?
- AThe valence band is partially empty and the conduction band is partially filled.
- BThe valence band is completely filled and the conduction band is partially filled.
- CThe valence band is completely filled.
- DThe conduction band is completely empty.
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