Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 27 - Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom - Problems - Page 799: 11

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Use equation 27–4, E = hf, to find the energy of a photon. For light, we also know that $f=c/\lambda$. The longest wavelength photon has the lowest energy. $$E_{low}=hf_{low}=\frac{hc}{\lambda_{high}}=\frac{(6.63\times10^{-34}J\cdot s)(3.00\times10^8 m/s)}{750\times10^{-9}m}$$ $$E_{low}=2.7\times10^{-19}J=1.7eV$$ Now calculate the energy of the most energetic photons in the visible spectrum. $$E_{high}=hf_{low}=\frac{hc}{\lambda_{low}}=\frac{(6.63\times10^{-34}J\cdot s)(3.00\times10^8 m/s)}{400\times10^{-9}m}$$ $$E_{high}=5.0\times10^{-19}J=3.1eV$$ Put all the facts together about photons in the visible spectrum. $$2.7\times10^{-19}J\lt E \lt 5.0\times10^{-19}J$$ $$1.7 eV\lt E \lt 3.1eV$$
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