Jars of Sand representing electron flow in a band

Description: Three jars are filled with different amounts of sand. Sand will only move in the jar that is partially filled. This can be compared to electrical conductivity since electricity flows in partially filled bands.

This demonstration is also available on JCE Solid State Resources CD-ROM.

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Source: Ellis, A. et al. Teaching General Chemistry: A Material Science Companion

Year or vol: 1993 page: 193

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