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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 2 Objective Question

Question

Which of the following has the least number of valence electrons?
Options
A semiconductor
B insulator
C conductor
Correct Answer
D transition metals
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Conductors (metals) typically have 1–3 valence electrons (e.g., Cu, Ag: 1). Semiconductors have 4, insulators have many.

Hint

Metals have few valence electrons.

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