Concept explainers
a) A gamma ray with λ =5.0x10-11m
Interpretation:
To calculate the energy of a gamma radiation with λ =5.0x10-11m.
Concept introduction:
Energy and wavelength of a radiation are related by the equation E = NA hc/λ (per mole).
Energy and frequency of a radiation are related by the equation E = hν
To calculate:
The energy of a gamma radiation with λ =5.0x10-11m.
b) An X-ray with λ =3.0x10-9m
Interpretation:
To calculate the energy of an X-ray with λ =3.0x10-9m.
Concept introduction:
Energy and wavelength of a radiation are related by the equation E = NA hc/λ (per mole).
Energy and frequency of a radiation are related by the equation E = hν
To calculate:
The energy of an X-ray with λ =3.0x10-9m.
c)
Interpretation: Ultraviolet light with ν =6.0x1015Hz
To calculate the energy of ultraviolet light with ν =6.0x1015Hz.
Concept introduction:
Energy and wavelength of a radiation are related by the equation E = NA hc/λ (per mole).
Energy and frequency of a radiation are related by the equation E = hν
To calculate:
The energy of ultraviolet light with ν =6.0x1015Hz.
d) Visible light with ν =7.0x1014Hz
Interpretation:
To calculate the energy of visible light with ν =7.0x1014Hz.
Concept introduction:
Energy and wavelength of a radiation are related by the equation E = NA hc/λ (per mole).
Energy and frequency of a radiation are related by the equation E = hν
To calculate:
The energy of visible light with ν =7.0x1014Hz.
e) Infrared radiation with λ =2.0x10-5m
Interpretation:
To calculate the energy of infrared radiation with λ =2.0x10-5m.
Concept introduction:
Energy and wavelength of a radiation are related by the equation E = NA hc/λ (per mole).
Energy and frequency of a radiation are related by the equation E = hν
To calculate:
The energy of infrared radiation with λ =2.0x10-5m.
f)
Interpretation: Microwave radiation with ν =1.0x1011Hz
To calculate the energy of microwave radiation with ν =1.0x1011Hz.
Concept introduction:
Energy and wavelength of a radiation are related by the equation E = NA hc/λ (per mole).
Energy and frequency of a radiation are related by the equation E = hν
To calculate:
The energy of microwave radiation with ν =1.0x1011Hz.
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