The Ionization Energy of the Hydrogen Atom Is 13

question 36

Multiple Choice

The ionization energy of the hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV.What is the wavelength of a photon having this much energy? (h = 6.63 x 10^-34 J*s,c = 3.00 x 10⁸ m/s,1 eV = 1.6 x 10^-19 J,and 1 nm = 10^-9 m)

• A)91.4 nm
• B)136 nm
• C)273 nm
• D)360 nm

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