Chemical Principles
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl; Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 12, Problem 29E
The work function of an element is the energy requiredto remove an electron from the surface of the solid. Thework function for lithium is 279.7 kJ/mol (that is, ittakes 279.7 kJ of energy to remove 1 mole of electronsfrom 1 mole of Li atoms on the surface of Li metal).What is the maximum
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