An Electron-Volt Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

An electron-volt is

• A)the charge of one electron.
• B)the energy of one electron.
• C)the energy jump between the first and second energy levels of hydrogen.
• D)an amount of energy much smaller than a joule.
• E)an amount of energy much larger than a joule.

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Definitions:

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