The 2p Level in Fluorine Has a Binding Energy of -12

question 2

Multiple Choice

The 2p level in fluorine has a binding energy of -12 eV. If a photoelectron spectrum of fluorine is taken with ultraviolet light with an energy of 21.2 eV, at what kinetic energy will the 2p electrons be observed?

• A) 3.0 eV
• B) 9.2 eV
• C) 16.6 eV
• D) 27.2 eV
• E) 33.2 eV

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