9. Quantum Mechanics
The Energy of Light
35PRACTICE PROBLEM
Calculate the energy for 1 mol of each electromagnetic radiation. Express your answer in kJ/mol
a. A wavelength of 0.149 nm for an x-ray photon
b. A wavelength of 2.45x10-5 nm for a γ-ray photon
Calculate the energy for 1 mol of each electromagnetic radiation. Express your answer in kJ/mol
a. A wavelength of 0.149 nm for an x-ray photon
b. A wavelength of 2.45x10-5 nm for a γ-ray photon
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
a. 1.33x10-15 kJ/mol, b.8.11x10-12 kJ/mol
B
a. 8.03x105 kJ/mol, b. 4.89x109 kJ/mol
C
a. 2.96x10-35 kJ/mol, b.4.87x10-39 kJ/mol
D
a. 1.25x10-9 kJ/mol. b. 2.04x10-13 kJ/mol