The dissociation energy of a molecule is the energy required to break apart the molecule into its separate atoms. The dissociation energy for a particular molecule is 1.05 x 10-18 J. Suppose that this energy is provided by a single photon. Determine the (a) wavelength and (b) frequency of the photon. (c) In what region of the electromagnetic spectrum (see Figure 24.9) does this photon lie? (a) Number (b) Number i (c) Units Units

The dissociation energy of a molecule is the energy required to break apart the molecule into its separate atoms. The dissociation energy for a particular molecule is 1.05 x 10-18 J. Suppose that this energy is provided by a single photon. Determine the (a) wavelength and (b) frequency of the photon. (c) In what region of the electromagnetic spectrum (see Figure 24.9) does this photon lie? (a) Number (b) Number i (c) Units Units

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