The Rydberg Constant for the Be³⁺ Ion Is 109731 Cm^-1

question 3

Multiple Choice

The Rydberg constant for the Be³⁺ ion is 109731 cm^-1. Calculate the ionization energy of a ground-state Be³⁺ ion.

• A) 218 eV
• B) 13.6 eV
• C) 54.4 eV
• D) 9.3 eV

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