Elements that have their highest energy electrons in a $\textbf{ filled }$ band of molecular orbitals that is separated from the lowest empty band by an energy difference much too large for electrons to jump between bands are called ____.

Question

Elements that have their highest energy electrons in a $\textbf{      filled    }$ band of molecular orbitals that is separated from the lowest empty band by an energy difference much too large for electrons to jump between bands are called ____.

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The description given in the question is that of an insulator. Insulators have a large energy gap between their highest filled band and the lowest empty band, making it very difficult for electrons to jump between the bands and conduct electricity.

Elements That Have Their Highest Energy Electrons in A filled \textbf{ filled } filled

Elements That Have Their Highest Energy Electrons in A $\textbf{ filled }$