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Compute the ionization energy for a single atom of Hydrogen?

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cowgirl_at_the_cross asked:


the ionization energy of hydrogen is reported to be 1.31×10^6 Jmol^ -1 of hydrogen.
What type of radiation, such as ultraviolet, visble or infrared would be required to cause ionization of the hydrogen atom? explain

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One Response to “Compute the ionization energy for a single atom of Hydrogen?”

  1. edwin l Says:
    August 5th, 2008 at 3:12 am

    any radiation could do it. but since some radiation is stronger than other types of electromagnetic radiation, I say stick to the ultraviolet.

    Use the equation:

    e=hv

    whereas:
    e=energy
    h= planks constant (6.626E-34)
    v= the frequency

    since higher frequencies result in higher energy, stick to waves with higher frequency.