9. Quantum Mechanics
The Energy of Light
41PRACTICE PROBLEM
The dipole in an O–H polar covalent bond is a very important property of water and accounts for most of its characteristics. An O–H covalent bond requires 464 kJ/mol to break. Since this is a high-energy bond, only a wavelength of radiation within the ultraviolet region has enough energy to break this bond. Calculate the longest wavelength of radiation with enough energy to break this covalent bond.
The dipole in an O–H polar covalent bond is a very important property of water and accounts for most of its characteristics. An O–H covalent bond requires 464 kJ/mol to break. Since this is a high-energy bond, only a wavelength of radiation within the ultraviolet region has enough energy to break this bond. Calculate the longest wavelength of radiation with enough energy to break this covalent bond.