If the Binding Energy of an Electron Is 6

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the binding energy of an electron is 6.41 × 10 ^{− 19} J, what wavelength of photon is required to liberate it from the atom? Planck's constant = 6.626 × 10 ^{− 34} J ⋅ s; c = 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s

• A) 311 nm
• B) 641 nm
• C) 1.53 μ m
• D) 2.18 μ m

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