GENERAL CHEMISTRY(LL)-W/MASTERINGCHEM.
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Author: Petrucci
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Chapter 9, Problem 65FP
The work functions for a number of metals are given in the following table. How do the work functions vary
a. down a group?
b. across a period?
c.Estimate the work function for potassium and compare it with a published value.
d. What periodic property is the work function most like?
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