When electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of 350.0 nm is directed at the surface of a certain metal, electrons are ejected from the surface with a de Broglie wavelength of 14.42 Å. Calculate the work function for the metal in kJ/mole of e_ ejected. 1 Å (angstrom) = 1×10-10 meters

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When electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of 350.0 nm is directed at the surface of a certain metal, electrons are ejected from the surface with a de Broglie wavelength of 14.42 Å. Calculate the work function for the metal in kJ/mole of e_ ejected. 1 Å (angstrom) = 1×10-10 meters

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