b) The periodic Table has specific units: Metallic, Semiconductor and Insulator. In your own understanding explain these terminology (i) metal, (ii) semiconductor, (iii) Insulator with respect to band-gap voltage principle. Design practical diagrams to support your answer for each terminology.

b) The periodic Table has specific units: Metallic, Semiconductor and Insulator. In your own understanding explain these terminology (i) metal, (ii) semiconductor, (iii) Insulator with respect to band-gap voltage principle. Design practical diagrams to support your answer for each terminology.

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In your own understanding explain these terminology (i) metal, (ii) semiconductor, (iii) Insulator with respect to band-gap voltage principle. Design practical diagrams to support your answer for each terminology.

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