Photoelectric Effect
The work function of a metal is 3.3 eV. What is the maximum wavelength of light that can cause photoelectric emission from this metal?
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Solution
376 nm
The Work Function (ϕ) corresponds to the minimum energy required to eject an electron. This energy corresponds to a maximum wavelength (threshold wavelength λ0): E=λ0hc Using the shortcut E(eV)=λ(nm)1240: 3.3=λ01240⟹λ0=3.31240≈375.76 nm Rounding to nearest significant figure: 376 nm.
- Light with wavelength shorter than 376 nm (more energy) will cause emission.
- Light with wavelength longer than 376 nm will not.
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About This Question
- Subject
- chemistry
- Chapter
- atomic structure
- Topic
- photoelectric effect
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Year
- 2025
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