Which one of the following statements concerning electron energy bands in solids is true?
A) the bands occur as a direct consequence of the Fermi-Dirac distribution function
B) electrical conduction arises from the motion of electrons in completely filled bands
C) within a given band, all electron energy levels are equal to each other
D) an insulator has a large energy separation between the highest filled band and the lowest empty band
E) only insulators have energy bands
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