Some of the energy levels of a mercury atom are shown in the figure above. (i) Calculate the ionization energy of a mercury atom in electronvolts (eV) and in joules (J). (ii) Calculate the wavelength of radiation emitted when an electron moves from level 4 to level 2. In of electromagnetic spectrum does this wavelength lie? (iii) State what is likely to happen if a mercury atom in the unexcited state (level 1) is bombarded w.

Some of the energy levels of a mercury atom are shown in the figure above. (i) Calculate the ionization energy of a mercury atom in electronvolts (eV) and in joules (J). (ii) Calculate the wavelength of radiation emitted when an electron moves from level 4 to level 2. In of electromagnetic spectrum does this wavelength lie? (iii) State what is likely to happen if a mercury atom in the unexcited state (level 1) is bombarded w.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter5: Electron Configurations And The Periodic Table

Section: Chapter Questions

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