A light photon with a wavelength no greater than 406 × 10-9 m is required to split apart hydrogen iodide according to the equation: HI(g) → H(g) + I(g) Calculate the energy (kJ) required to break apart a mole of hydrogen iodide. Express answer in scientific notation.

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A light photon with a wavelength no greater than 406 × 10-9 m is required to split apart hydrogen iodide according to the equation:

HI(g) → H(g) + I(g)

Calculate the energy (kJ) required to break apart a mole of hydrogen iodide. Express answer in scientific notation.

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