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What is the energy difference (in eV) between the states
Chapter 31, Problem 91PP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 91PP
What is the energy difference (in eV) between the states of an argon atom that are responsible for a photon with a wavelength of 514.5 nm?
A. 2.13 eV
B. 2.42 eV
C. 3.87 eV
D. 6.40 eV
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Problem 91PP
What is the energy difference (in eV) between the states of an argon atom that are responsible for a photon with a wavelength of 514.5 nm?
A. 2.13 eV
B. 2.42 eV
C. 3.87 eV
D. 6.40 eV
ANSWER:
Solution 91PP
Step 1 of 2
Here, we have to calculate the energy difference between the energy states of an argon atom.
The equation for the energy is,
Where, - Planck’s constant
- Speed of light
- Wavelength