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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About This Question
- Subject
- chemistry
- Chapter
- atomic structure
- Topic
- photoelectric effect
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Year
- 2025
Solution
Correct Answer:
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.
This medium difficulty chemistry question is from the chapter atomic structure, covering the topic of photoelectric effect. It appeared in the 2025 exam.
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