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ChemistryChemistry & Chemical ReactivityCollision of an electron and a positron results in formation of two γ rays. In the process, their masses are convened completely into energy. (a) Calculate the energy evolved from the annihilation of an electron and a positron, in kilojoules per mole. (b) Using Planck’s equation (Equation 6.2), determine the frequency of the γ rays emitted in this process.

Collision of an electron and a positron results in formation of two γ rays. In the process, their masses are convened completely into energy. (a) Calculate the energy evolved from the annihilation of an electron and a positron, in kilojoules per mole. (b) Using Planck’s equation (Equation 6.2), determine the frequency of the γ rays emitted in this process.

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Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity

10th Edition
John C. Kotz + 3 others
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781337399074

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Collision of an electron and a positron results in formation of two γ rays. In the process, their masses are convened completely into energy.

  1. (a) Calculate the energy evolved from the annihilation of an electron and a positron, in kilojoules per mole.
  2. (b) Using Planck’s equation (Equation 6.2), determine the frequency of the γ rays emitted in this process.

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