When radiation having a wavelength of 255 nm is directed at the surface of a certain metal, electrons are ejected with a maximum velocity of 5.20×105 meters per second. • Calculate the energy carried by one photon of the radiation. Ephoton = Answer J • Calculate the kinetic energy of the electrons (in joules per electron). Ekinetic = Answer J per electron • Calculate the work function energy for the material in kJ per mole of electrons ejected. Ework function = Answer kJ/mole of e–

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When radiation having a wavelength of 255 nm is directed at the surface of a certain metal, electrons are ejected with a maximum velocity of 5.20×105 meters per second.

• Calculate the energy carried by one photon of the radiation.

Ephoton = Answer J


• Calculate the kinetic energy of the electrons (in joules per electron).

Ekinetic = Answer J per electron


• Calculate the work function energy for the material in kJ per mole of electrons ejected.

Ework function = Answer kJ/mole of e

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