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Ch.5 - Periodicity & Electronic Structure of Atoms

Chapter 5, Problem 52

The work function of cesium metal is 188 kJ/mol, which corresponds to light with a wavelength of 637 nm. Which of the following will cause the smallest number of electrons to be ejected from cesium? (a) High-amplitude wave with a wavelength of 500 nm (b) Low-amplitude wave with a wavelength of 500 nm (c) High-amplitude wave with a wavelength of 650 nm (d) Low-amplitude wave with a wavelength of 650 nm

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