General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780132931281
Author: Ralph H. Petrucci, F. Geoffrey Herring, Jeffry D. Madura, Carey Bissonnette
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Chapter 9, Problem 65FP
The work functions for a number of metals are given in the following table. How do the work functions vary
a. down a group?
b. across a period?
c.Estimate the work function for potassium and compare it with a published value.
d. What periodic property is the work function most like?
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