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Ch.5 - Periodicity & Electronic Structure of Atoms

Chapter 5, Problem 53

The work function of calcium metal is kJ/mol, which corresponds to light with a wavelength of 432 nm. Which of the following will cause the largest number of electrons to be ejected from cesium? (a) High-amplitude wave with a wavelength of 400 nm (b) Low-amplitude wave with a wavelength of 400 nm (c) High-amplitude wave with a wavelength of 450 nm (d) Low-amplitude wave with a wavelength of 450 nm

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