Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
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Author: Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, Tomas
Publisher: Wadsworth Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.39E

The photoelectric effect is used today to make light-sensitive detectors; when light hits a sample of metal in a sealed compartment, a current of electrons may flow if the light has the proper wavelength. Cesium is a desirable component for such detectors. Why?

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