If you needed to know the oxidation states of the elements on the surface of a material, which of the following techniques would yield the most complete information? Defend your answer. (a) AFM (b) STM (c) SEM (d) XRF spectroscopy (e) X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (f) Auger electron spectroscopy

If you needed to know the oxidation states of the elements on the surface of a material, which of the following techniques would yield the most complete information? Defend your answer. (a) AFM (b) STM (c) SEM (d) XRF spectroscopy (e) X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (f) Auger electron spectroscopy

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If you needed to know the oxidation states of the elements on the surfaće of a material, which of the
following techniques would yield the most complete information? Defend your answer.
(a) AFM
(b) STM
(c) SEM
(d) XRF spectroscopy
(e) X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
(f) Auger electron spectroscopy
You are choosing the electron gun for a TEM instrument. Your goal is to get the best resolution possible.
Which type of electron gun should you purchase?

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