The thermal and electrical insulating qualities of ceramics can be explained by ________
A) significant band gaps.
B) small band gaps.
C) Cooper pairs.
D) the Meissner effect.
E) the low conductivity of positively charged holes.

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Ceramics typically have significant band gaps, which means they require a higher amount of energy to conduct electricity or heat. This results in their excellent thermal and electrical insulating qualities.

The Thermal and Electrical Insulating Qualities of Ceramics Can Be