Particle in a Box: an Electron Is in an Infinite

question 24

Multiple Choice

Particle in a box: An electron is in an infinite square well that is 2.6 nm wide. What is the smallest value of the state quantum number n for which the energy level exceeds 100 eV? (h = 6.626 × 10^-34 J ∙ s, m_el = 9.11 × 10^-31 kg, 1 eV = 1.60 × 10^{-19 J})

• A) 43
• B) 44
• C) 45
• D) 42
• E) 41

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