Physics · JEE | Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

For a crystal containing \( N \) atoms of silicon, how many total available energy states are formed by the outer valence electrons in the energy bands?

1. A
   \( 4N \)
2. B
   \( 2N \)
3. C
   \( 16N \)
4. D
   \( 8N \)