Part A The energy required to dislodge electrons from rubidium metal via the photoelectric effect is 218 kJ/mol. What wavelength (in nm) of light has sufficient energy per photon to dislodge an electron from the surface of rubidium? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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The energy required to dislodge electrons from rubidium metal via the photoelectric effect is 218 kJ/mol . What wavelength (in nm) of light has sufficient energy per photon to
dislodge an electron from the surface of rubidium?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
Transcribed Image Text:Part A The energy required to dislodge electrons from rubidium metal via the photoelectric effect is 218 kJ/mol . What wavelength (in nm) of light has sufficient energy per photon to dislodge an electron from the surface of rubidium? Express your answer with the appropriate units.
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