The Balmer series corresponds to emission spectral lines from hydrogen-like atoms transitioning from higher energy state to n = 2. a) Calculate the wavelength of the third line of the Balmer series for Li2+. b) The photon from part a) is used to strike the surface of zinc, the work function of which is 6.82 10-19 Calculate the maximum speed of the photoelectron. c) Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of the photoelectron from part b).

The Balmer series corresponds to emission spectral lines from hydrogen-like atoms transitioning from higher energy state to n = 2. a) Calculate the wavelength of the third line of the Balmer series for Li2+. b) The photon from part a) is used to strike the surface of zinc, the work function of which is 6.82 10-19 Calculate the maximum speed of the photoelectron. c) Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of the photoelectron from part b).

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Chapter11: Atomic Theory :the Quantum Model Of The Atom

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