Deck 3: Atomic Structure Explaining the Properties of Elements

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Which of the following is quantized?

A)the trajectory of a baseball hit from home plate
B)the speed of a Formula 1 race car
C)the diameter of a redwood tree
D)the number of marbles in a bag
E)your age
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The Fraunhofer lines are evidence that

A)atoms contain nuclei.
B)atoms contain charged particles.
C)mass is equivalent to energy.
D)atoms absorb light.
E)atoms emit light.
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As the frequency of electromagnetic radiation decreases, which statement below is TRUE?

A)Its wavelength decreases.
B)Its energy decreases.
C)Its speed decreases.
D)Its magnetic field component remains constant.
E)Its electric field component remains constant.
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Suppose a laser emits light in the visible region of the spectrum at 4.62 * 1014 s-1.What color is the light?

A)red
B)orange
C)yellow
D)green
E)blue
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Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the lowest frequency?

A)gamma rays
B)x-rays
C)radio waves
D)infrared
E)visible
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Which statement about electromagnetic radiation is NOT correct?

A)Electromagnetic radiation consists of perpendicular oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
B)Electromagnetic radiation is emitted by all stars.
C)All electromagnetic radiation is visible to the eye.
D)Electromagnetic radiation spans a very wide range of wavelengths, from gamma rays to radio waves.
E)The frequency and wavelength of electromagnetic radiation are inversely proportional to each other.
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Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the highest frequency?

A)ultraviolet
B)x-rays
C)radio waves
D)infrared
E)visible
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Which of the following lasers emits photons with the highest frequency?

A)a Nd:YAG laser with λ\lambda = 1064 nm
B)an Ar+ laser with λ\lambda = 514.5 nm
C)a Kr+ laser with λ\lambda = 647 nm
D)an ArF laser with λ\lambda = 193 nm
E)a HeNe laser with λ\lambda = 633 nm
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What is the wavelength ( λ\lambda , in meters) of a radio station operating at a frequency of 99.6 MHz?

A)3.01*106 m
B)3.01 m
C)3.32 *10-7 m
D)0.332 m
E)3.32 m
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Which of the following lasers emits photons with the lowest energy?

A)a Nd:YAG laser with λ\lambda = 1064 nm
B)an Ar+ laser with λ\lambda = 514.5 nm
C)a Kr+ laser with λ\lambda = 647 nm
D)an ArF laser with λ\lambda = 193 nm
E)a HeNe laser with λ\lambda = 633 nm
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Cesium atomic clocks are based on the emission of microwave radiation at 9,192,631,770 Hz by cesium-133.The wavelength corresponding to this frequency is closest in value to which of the following?

A)300 m
B)3 km
C)300 pm
D)3 cm
E)300 mm
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Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

A)gamma rays
B)x-rays
C)radio waves
D)infrared
E)visible
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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)As the wavelength of a photon decreases, its energy increases.
B)The speed of a photon decreases as its wavelength decreases.
C)Light can be viewed as packets of energy.
D)As the frequency of a photon decreases, its energy decreases.
E)A high-energy photon has a shorter wavelength than a low-energy photon.
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Which statement about Rutherford's model of the atom is NOT correct?

A)It detailed the arrangement of electrons in the atom.
B)It hypothesized that most of the mass of the atom is located in a very small region at the center of the atom called the nucleus.
C)It did not explain some experimental findings, such as the photoelectric effect and the colors of light emitted by heated objects.
D)It suggested that most of the atom is empty space.
E)It suggested that the positive charge is not spread out over the atom's entire volume but rather is concentrated in the nucleus.
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Fraunhofer lines are due to

A)the emission of radiation by atoms.
B)the absorption of radiation by atoms.
C)the photoelectric effect.
D)chemical reactions in the sun.
E)nuclear reactions in the sun.
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Which of the following occurs only in discrete (quantized) increments?

A)the speed a car drives on the interstate
B)the altitude at which an airplane flies
C)time
D)the level of water in a sink
E)money
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What is the frequency ( ν\nu in hertz) of the photons emitted by a HeNe laser with a wavelength ( λ\lambda ) of 632.8 nm?

A)4.738 * 105 Hz
B)1.897 * 102 Hz
C)1.897 * 1011 Hz
D)4.738 *1014 Hz
E)1.897 *1014 Hz
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In comparing the Fraunhofer lines with light emitted by elements in a flame, Bunsen and Kirchhoff demonstrated that

A)atoms emit and absorb electromagnetic radiation at characteristic wavelengths.
B)the solar spectrum is continuous.
C)alkali metals absorb and emit the same wavelengths.
D)nuclear reactions are responsible for the absorption and emission of electromagnetic radiation.
E)the sun's composition is changing over time.
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The speed of light generally decreases when it passes through media other than a vacuum.The speed, v, is approximately c (2.998 *108 m/s) divided by a quantity called the medium's refractive index, η\eta .In which of the following would the frequency of 193 nm light be the lowest? ( ν\nu = c/ η\eta ; c = λ\lambdaν\nu )

A)hydrogen, η\eta = 1.0001
B)carbon tetrachloride, η\eta = 1.461
C)silicone oil, η\eta = 1.520
D)water, η\eta = 1.3330
E)diamond, η\eta = 2.419
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Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?

A)gamma rays
B)x-rays
C)visible
D)infrared
E)radio waves
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Which one of the following sources produces the highest energy photons?

A)a doctor's x-ray source
B)a heat lamp in a restaurant
C)a microwave oven
D)gamma rays from a star
E)radio waves from a local station
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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding blackbody radiation, the ultraviolet catastrophe, and Planck's view of electromagnetic radiation?

A)A blackbody radiator does not absorb and emit one wavelength preferentially over another.
B)The emission spectrum of a blackbody radiator depends on its temperature.
C)A blackbody radiator cannot emit an infinite amount of radiation.
D)Planck theorized that real objects can only absorb or emit discrete packets of electromagnetic radiation.
E)The ultraviolet catastrophe disappears if the emission spectrum of a blackbody radiator is continuous.
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Which of the following metals would be an appropriate choice for the construction of a photon detector for 550 nm light?

A)sodium ( Φ\varPhi = 2.9 *10-19 J)
B)rubidium ( Φ\varPhi = 3.5 *10-19 J)
C)barium ( Φ\varPhi = 4.3 *10-19 J)
D)gold ( Φ\varPhi = 8.2 *10-19 J)
E)platinum ( Φ\varPhi = 9.1 *10-19 J)
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Indicate which of the following photons can cause the emission of photoelectrons from a surface of gallium ( Φ\varPhi = 6.7 * 10-19 J).

A)350 nm
B)400 nm
C)200 nm
D)650 nm
E)500 nm
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What wavelength of light is required to cause the ejection of photoelectrons with kinetic energies of 5.0 *10-20 J from a calcium surface ( Φ\varPhi = 4.60 * 10-19 J)?

A)485 nm
B)390 nm
C)308 nm
D)632 nm
E)480 nm
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Sodium lamps emit yellow light with a nominal wavelength of 589 nm.What is the energy of these photons in kilojoules per mole?

A)3.37 * 10-9 kJ/mol
B)2.35 * 10-7 kJ/mol
C)120 kJ/mol
D)70.5 kJ/mol
E)203 kJ/mol
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What is the kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted from a sodium surface ( Φ\varPhi = 2.9 * 10-19 J) when it is irradiated by photons with a wavelength of 350 nm?

A)2.9 *10-19 J
B)5.7 * 10-19 J
C)0 J
D)2.8 * 10-19 J
E)3.6 * 10-19 J
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What is the energy (E, in joules) of a 6.00 * 1010 Hz photon from a microwave oven?

A)3.98 * 10-30 J
B)3.98 * 10-39 J
C)3.98 *10-23 J
D)3.98 * 10-17 J
E)3.98 * 10-13 J
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Mercury lamps emit blue light with λ\lambda = 436 nm.What is the energy of these photons in joules?

A)4.56 * 10-19 J
B)4.56 * 10-28J
C)1.97 * 1044 J
D)2.19 * 1018 J
E)2.19 * 10-18 J
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Which of the following photons has the highest energy?

A)a photon with λ\lambda = 1.064 µm
B)a photon with ν\nu = 5.83 * 1014 Hz
C)a photon with λ\lambda = 647 nm
D)a photon with ν\nu = 1.55 *1015 Hz
E)a photon with λ\lambda = 633 pm
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Based on the following data and graph, which metal will emit the highest energy photoelectron when a 250 nm photon is incident on the metal? Work functions are in J * 10-19. <strong>Based on the following data and graph, which metal will emit the highest energy photoelectron when a 250 nm photon is incident on the metal? Work functions are in J * 10<sup>-19</sup>.  </strong> A)Ta B)Ti C)W D)Si E)Ag <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A)Ta
B)Ti
C)W
D)Si
E)Ag
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Based on the following data and graph, indicate which metal requires the shortest wavelength photons to eject photoelectrons.Work functions are in J *10-19. <strong>Based on the following data and graph, indicate which metal requires the shortest wavelength photons to eject photoelectrons.Work functions are in J *10<sup>-19</sup>.  </strong> A)Ta B)Ti C)W D)Si E)Ag <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A)Ta
B)Ti
C)W
D)Si
E)Ag
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What is the minimum frequency of a photon that can eject a photoelectron from Ba metal? (The work function of barium is Φ\varPhi = 4.3 *10-19 J.)

A)2.8* 10-52 Hz
B)6.5 *1014 Hz
C)6.5 * 104 Hz
D)6.5*1013 Hz
E)2.8 * 1014 Hz
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What is the energy (E, in joules) of the 514.5 nm photons emitted by an argon-ion laser?

A)4.29 * 10-36 J
B)2.33 * 1035 J
C)4.29 * 10-45 J
D)3.86 * 10-19 J
E)3.86 * 10-28 J
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Max Planck's theoretical work on blackbody emission and the experimental evidence provided by Albert Einstein's studies of the photoelectric effect revolutionized physics because they revealed that

A)energy is quantized.
B)electrons can be ejected from metals by visible light.
C)light electromagnetic radiation) has a wave nature.
D)blackbody radiation is continuous.
E)atomic spectra are discrete.
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The work function of sodium is Φ\varPhi = 2.90 *10-19 J.What is the maximum wavelength that can cause the ejection of photoelectrons from a sodium surface?

A)151 nm
B)222 nm
C)45.1 nm
D)451 nm
E)685 nm
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Indicate which one of the following sources produces the highest energy photons.

A)a radio station with  <strong>Indicate which one of the following sources produces the highest energy photons.</strong> A)a radio station with      = 106.7 MHz B)a dentist's x-ray source with    \lambda  = 100 pm C)the laser in a CD player with    \lambda   = 650 nm D)a microwave oven with    = 6.0    10<sup>10</sup> Hz E)your cell phone with     = 1.750 GHz <div style=padding-top: 35px>  = 106.7 MHz
B)a dentist's x-ray source with λ\lambda = 100 pm
C)the laser in a CD player with λ\lambda = 650 nm
D)a microwave oven with 11eed61f_f4b7_55fa_a0ba_07ca7b78c11c_TB6562_11 = 6.0 11eed61f_f4b7_55fa_a0ba_07ca7b78c11c_TB6562_11 1010 Hz
E)your cell phone with 11eed61f_f4b7_55fa_a0ba_07ca7b78c11c_TB6562_11 = 1.750 GHz
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Electromagnetic radiation with a frequency of 8.6* 1014 Hz incident on an unknown metal surface causes the ejection of photoelectrons with kinetic energies of 2.8 *10-19 J.What is the unknown metal?

A)rubidium ( Φ\varPhi = 3.5 -10-19 J)
B)gold ( Φ\varPhi = 8.2 * 10-19 J)
C)nickel ( Φ\varPhi = 8.3 *10-19 J)
D)sodium ( Φ\varPhi = 2.9 * 10-19 J)
E)platinum ( Φ\varPhi = 9.1 *10-19 J)
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If each of the following metals is exposed to light with a wavelength of 240 nm, which will emit photoelectrons with the greatest kinetic energy?

A)iron Φ\varPhi = 7.2 * 10-19 J)
B)platinum Φ\varPhi = 9.1 *10-19 J)
C)nickel ( Φ\varPhi = 8.3 *10-19 J)
D)palladium ( Φ\varPhi = 8.2 *10-19 J)
E)sodium ( Φ\varPhi = 4.4 *10-19 J)
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Which of the following will lead to an increase in the kinetic energies of photoelectrons emitted when light is incident on a metal surface?

A)increase in the light's wavelength
B)increase in the light's intensity
C)decrease in the light's wavelength
D)decrease in the light's frequency
E)decrease in the light's intensity
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What is the shortest wavelength of light emitted by an excited hydrogen atom when nfinal = 3?

A)91.16 nm
B)121.5 nm
C)273.5 nm
D)821.4 nm
E)1875.8 nm
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Which statement regarding atomic emission spectra and the hydrogen atom is incorrect?

A)Electronic transitions in the atom are quantized.
B)Discrete wavelengths of light can be absorbed or emitted by atoms.
C)Atoms can absorb all wavelengths of light but only emit photons of discrete energies.
D)Balmer proved that the hydrogen atom had a wavelike nature.
E)Balmer and Rydberg developed empirical equations to fit experimental data.
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The emission spectra of Na and Na+ are different because _______.

A)Na+ has fewer electrons.
B)Na has fewer electrons.
C)Na+ has more protons.
D)Na has fewer neutrons.
E)Na has more protons.
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Which transition in a hydrogen atom involves the largest change in energy?

A)n1 = 2 to n2 = 3
B)n1 = 3 to n2 = 4
C)n1 = 1 to n2 = 3
D)n1 = 1 to n2 = 2
E)n1 = 9 to n2 = 10
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Which of the following transitions emits the longest wavelength photon?

A)n1 = 14 to n2 = 13
B)n1 = 6 to n2 = 4
C)n1 = 4 to n2 = 3
D)n1 = 7 to n2 = 5
E)n1 = 4 to n2 = 2
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Which transition in a hydrogen atom will cause emission of the shortest wavelength photon?

A)ninitial = 5 to nfinal = 3
B)ninitial = 4 to nfinal = 3
C)ninitial = 4 to nfinal = 2
D)ninitial = 3 to nfinal = 2
E)ninitial = 3 to nfinal = 1
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What is the longest wavelength of light emitted by an excited hydrogen atom when nfinal = 1?

A)91.16 nm
B)121.5 nm
C)273.5 nm
D)364.6 nm
E)656.2 nm
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How much energy would be required to excite one mole of hydrogen atoms from their ground state to n2 = 10?

A)1.3 * 103 J/mol
B)1.3 *106 J/mol
C)2.2 * 103 J/mol
D)2.2 *106 J/mol
E)9.2 * 102 J/mol
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Which of the following statements regarding the energy of a particle is NOT correct?

A)The ground state of a particle is the lowest and most stable energy state.
B)The energy of a particle is zero when it is in its ground state.
C)An excited state is any energy state above the ground state.
D)When the particle undergoes a transition from a higher energy state to a lower one, energy is emitted.
E)The energy state of a particle increases when it absorbs a photon.
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Atomic spectra are due to changes in the energy of

A)protons.
B)neutrons.
C)nuclei.
D)electrons.
E)electromagnetic radiation.
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What is the change in energy of the hydrogen atom when it undergoes an electronic transition from ninitial = 5 to nfinal = 2?

A)2.09 * 10-18 J
B)4.57 * 10-19 J
C)1.55 * 10-19 J
D)4.90 *10-20 J
E)1.55* 10-20 J
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Suppose a blue light emitting photons with λ = 470 nm is rated at 100 W (100 J of energy are emitted per second).How many photons are emitted in 5.0 seconds?

A)7.0 *1019 photons
B)1.2 * 1021 photons
C)2.3 * 1020 photons
D)3.5 * 1038 photons
E)2.7* 109 photons
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Light intensity (I) can be described as the power emitted by a light source (P) over a given area in meters squared).Suppose a 100 W mercury vapor lamp emits 365.4 nm photons equally in all directions.At a distance of 1.450 m, how many photons hit per square meter per second?
(1 W = 1 J/s; I = P/Area = P/4 π\pi d 2 , where d is the distance.)

A)5 * 107 photons
B)7 * 109 photons
C)9 * 1016 photons
D)7 * 1018 photons
E)6 * 1019 photons
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Which statement below regarding the Bohr model of the atom is FALSE?

A)Changes in the energy of the atom involve the electron transitioning between allowed orbits.
B)The atom has discrete energy levels described by a quantum number n.
C)The electron does not radiate energy and spiral into the nucleus if it is in an allowed orbit.
D)The atom has zero energy when in its ground state.
E)The energy of an orbit is inversely proportional to N2.
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The energy change for an electronic transition in a one-electron atom or ion H, He+, Li2+, etc.) from n initial to n final Is given by , (2.178×1018 J)Z2(1nfinal 21ninitial 2) \left(-2.178 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}\right) Z^{2}\left(\frac{1}{n_{\text {final }} 2}-\frac{1}{n_{\text {initial }} 2}\right)
where Z is the atomic number.
Which one of the following species will have the longest wavelength emission line for the transition between the ninitial = 2 and nfinal = 1 levels?

A)H
B)He+
C)Li2+
D)Be3+
E)B4+
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The absorption and emission spectra of an atom and its ions) are different.This is evidence that the spectra observed are due to energy changes associated with the

A)electrons.
B)protons.
C)neutrons.
D)nuclei.
E)electromagnetic interactions.
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Work function values are often given in electron volts (1 eV = 1.602 * 10-19 J).You create an oxide material that has a work function of 6.10 eV.How many electrons would be emitted from the material per second when it is irradiated by the 172 nm light of a 55.0 W xenon excimer lamp, and what is their kinetic energy? Assume all of the incident photons cause electron emission.

A)none; 172 nm is not energetic enough
B)8.70 * 1017 electrons; 8.70 * 10-19 J
C)4.78 *1019 electrons; 1.73 -10-19 J
D)5.5 *1017 electrons; 5.40 *10-17 J
E)1.86*1016 electrons; 5.37 *10-17 J
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Determine the wavelength of the line in the hydrogen atomic emission spectrum corresponding to the ninitial = 4 to nfinal = 3 transition.

A)1094 nm
B)1875 nm
C)656 nm
D)335 nm
E)109 nm
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Which of the transitions in the hydrogen atom energy-level diagram shown here is not possible? <strong>Which of the transitions in the hydrogen atom energy-level diagram shown here is not possible?   </strong> A)a B)b C)c D)d E)all are possible <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A)a
B)b
C)c
D)d
E)all are possible
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How many times longer is the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation used in a microwave oven at 2.45 GHz than the copper K- α\alpha 1 x-ray radiation used in x-ray diffraction studies with an energy of 1.29 *10-15 J?

A)6.29 * 107 times longer
B)7.54 * 107 times longer
C)7.92 * 108 times longer
D)7.95 * 1017 times longer
E)1.90* 1024 times longer
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What is the approximate total uncertainty in the velocity of an electron (9.11 *10-31 kg) confined within a gold atom whose diameter is about 270 pm? The uncertainty in the position of the electron is ±\pm 5.0% of the atom's diameter.

A)( ±\pm 1.4 *103 m/s)
B)( ±\pm 2.1 * 105 m/s)
C)( ±\pm 3.7 * 105 m/s)
D)( ±\pm 2.1 * 106 m/s)
E)( ±\pm 4.3 * 106 m/s)
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De Broglie reasoned that for the electron in the hydrogen atom to behave as a stable circular wave, the circumference of the electron's orbit must be

A)equal to the wavelength of the electron.
B)an integer multiple of the electron's wavelength.
C)a half-integer multiple of the electron's wavelength.
D)twice the wavelength of the electron.
E)twice the diameter of the orbit.
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Which of the following objects, all moving at the same speed, will have the longest de Broglie wavelength?

A)a proton
B)an electron
C)a baseball
D)a neon atom
E)a neutron
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What is the de Broglie wavelength of an electron (9.11 *10-31 kg) traveling at 95% of the speed of light?

A)2.6 fm
B)2.6 pm
C)240 pm
D)24 fm
E)2.4 pm
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You think you have identified a new type of atom based on its atomic emission spectrum.Based on empirical data, it appears as though the energy levels of the atom are inversely proportional to N2, like hydrogen.When an electron falls from ninitial = 5 to nfinal = 2, a 1.4 *10-18 J photon is emitted.What is the value of the Rydberg constant for this atom?

A)6.7 * 10-18 J
B)4.7* 10-18 J
C)4.2* 10-18 J
D)1.5 * 1017 J
E)2.1 * 1017 J
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The de Broglie wavelength of a particle traveling at 1% of the speed of light is 33.25 fm.Identify the particle from the following.
(1 amu = 1.66054 * 10-27 kg.)

A)a proton 1.00727 amu)
B)a neutron 1.00866 amu)
C)an electron 0.0005486 amu)
D)a hydrogen atom
E)a helium atom
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An electron moving at _______ will have the smallest de Broglie wavelength.

A)220 m/s
B)20 mph
C)3600 km/s
D)25% of the speed of light
E)2.998 *108 km/hr
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What is the de Broglie wavelength of a fast neutron (1.6749 * 10-27 kg) traveling at 14,000 km/s?

A)53 fm
B)5.3 pm
C)28 pm
D)28 fm
E)25 m/s
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The energy change for an electronic transition in a one-electron atom or ion H, He+, Li2+, etc.) from n initial to n final Is given by (2.178×1018 J)Z2(1nfinal 21ninitial 2) \left(-2.178 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}\right) Z^{2}\left(\frac{1}{n_{\text {final }} 2}-\frac{1}{n_{\text {initial }} 2}\right) where Z is the atomic number.How much energy is required to ionize a ground-state Li2+ion (nfinal = \infty )?

A)2.18 *10-18 J
B)4.36 * 10-18 J
C)1.96 * 10-17 J
D)1.09 *10-18 J
E)5.45 * 10-19 J
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How many times longer is the de Broglie wavelength of a helium atom (6.647 *10-27 kg) moving at 220 m/s than that of a baseball (0.145 kg) moving at 35 m/s?

A)3.5 *1024
B)2.2 *1025
C)9.5 * 1033
D)1.5 * 109
E)3.7 * 1034
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What is the speed of an average argon atom that has a de Broglie wavelength of 5.2 pm?
(1 amu = 1.66054 *10-27 kg.)

A)0.52 m/s
B)5.2 * 103 m/s
C)1.9 * 103 m/s
D)1.9 m/s
E)25 m/s
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The de Broglie wavelength of buckyballs buckminsterfullerene, C60) has been observed experimentally.If a C60 molecule (1.20 *10-24 kg) has a velocity of 220 m/s, what is its de Broglie wavelength?

A)2.52 pm
B)2.52 fm
C)2.52 m
D)1.20 pm
E)5.22 m
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What is the velocity of an O2 molecule if its de Broglie wavelength is 26 pm?
(1 amu = 1.66054 *10-27 kg.)

A)46 m/s
B)960 m/s
C)790 m/s
D)390 m/s
E)480 m/s
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A hydrogen atom is excited to ninitial = 8.A 955 nm photon is emitted as the electron falls to nfinal = .

A)6
B)5
C)4
D)3
E)2
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According to de Broglie's explanation of matter waves, if the circumference of the electron's orbit in the hydrogen atom is twice the electron's wavelength, the orbit will

A)decay until the electron falls into the nucleus.
B)diverge, allowing the electron to escape.
C)be stable.
D)cause the electron to emit a photon.
E)not be circular.
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What is the approximate uncertainty in the position of a proton 1.673 * 10-27 kg) in a particle accelerator if its velocity is known to about ±\pm 2.5 m/s (total uncertainty is 5.0 m/s)?

A)( ±\pm 6.4 *10-9 m)
B)( ±\pm 3.2 *10-9 m)
C)( ±\pm 1.3 *10-9 m)
D)( ±\pm 3.2 *10-8 m)
E)( ±\pm 6.4 *1-10 m)
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If the electron (9.11 *10-31 kg) in the hydrogen atom is traveling at about 2.2 *106 m/s ±\pm 5%, what is the uncertainty in the electron's position?

A)( ±\pm 58 µm)
B)( ±\pm 220 nm)
C)( ±\pm 130 pm)
D)( ±\pm 260 pm)
E)( ±\pm 5.2 fm)
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Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of an electron (9.11 * 10-31 kg) that is traveling at 0.100% of the speed of light.

A)218 m
B)1.38 m
C)2.42 pm
D)2.42 nm
E)0.727 mm
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What is the difference in energy between the two electronic levels in hydrogen that are responsible for the emission line observed at 1282 nm, and to which series does this line belong?

A)1.55 * 10-19 J, Balmer
B)1.05 * 10-19 J, Paschen
C)1.55 * 10-19 J, Paschen
D)1.82 *10-19 J, Balmer
E)1.82 *10-19 J, Lyman
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The energy of a one-electron atom or ion is given by (2.178×1018 J)Z2n2 \left(-2.178 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}\right) \frac{Z^{2}}{n^{2}} where Z is the atomic number of the element.Which one-electron ion below would require the most energy to remove its electron?

A)Li2+
B)Be3+
C)He+
D)B4+
E)C5+
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Deck 3: Atomic Structure Explaining the Properties of Elements
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Which of the following is quantized?

A)the trajectory of a baseball hit from home plate
B)the speed of a Formula 1 race car
C)the diameter of a redwood tree
D)the number of marbles in a bag
E)your age
the number of marbles in a bag
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The Fraunhofer lines are evidence that

A)atoms contain nuclei.
B)atoms contain charged particles.
C)mass is equivalent to energy.
D)atoms absorb light.
E)atoms emit light.
atoms absorb light.
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As the frequency of electromagnetic radiation decreases, which statement below is TRUE?

A)Its wavelength decreases.
B)Its energy decreases.
C)Its speed decreases.
D)Its magnetic field component remains constant.
E)Its electric field component remains constant.
Its energy decreases.
4
Suppose a laser emits light in the visible region of the spectrum at 4.62 * 1014 s-1.What color is the light?

A)red
B)orange
C)yellow
D)green
E)blue
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Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the lowest frequency?

A)gamma rays
B)x-rays
C)radio waves
D)infrared
E)visible
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Which statement about electromagnetic radiation is NOT correct?

A)Electromagnetic radiation consists of perpendicular oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
B)Electromagnetic radiation is emitted by all stars.
C)All electromagnetic radiation is visible to the eye.
D)Electromagnetic radiation spans a very wide range of wavelengths, from gamma rays to radio waves.
E)The frequency and wavelength of electromagnetic radiation are inversely proportional to each other.
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Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the highest frequency?

A)ultraviolet
B)x-rays
C)radio waves
D)infrared
E)visible
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Which of the following lasers emits photons with the highest frequency?

A)a Nd:YAG laser with λ\lambda = 1064 nm
B)an Ar+ laser with λ\lambda = 514.5 nm
C)a Kr+ laser with λ\lambda = 647 nm
D)an ArF laser with λ\lambda = 193 nm
E)a HeNe laser with λ\lambda = 633 nm
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9
What is the wavelength ( λ\lambda , in meters) of a radio station operating at a frequency of 99.6 MHz?

A)3.01*106 m
B)3.01 m
C)3.32 *10-7 m
D)0.332 m
E)3.32 m
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Which of the following lasers emits photons with the lowest energy?

A)a Nd:YAG laser with λ\lambda = 1064 nm
B)an Ar+ laser with λ\lambda = 514.5 nm
C)a Kr+ laser with λ\lambda = 647 nm
D)an ArF laser with λ\lambda = 193 nm
E)a HeNe laser with λ\lambda = 633 nm
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11
Cesium atomic clocks are based on the emission of microwave radiation at 9,192,631,770 Hz by cesium-133.The wavelength corresponding to this frequency is closest in value to which of the following?

A)300 m
B)3 km
C)300 pm
D)3 cm
E)300 mm
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Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

A)gamma rays
B)x-rays
C)radio waves
D)infrared
E)visible
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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)As the wavelength of a photon decreases, its energy increases.
B)The speed of a photon decreases as its wavelength decreases.
C)Light can be viewed as packets of energy.
D)As the frequency of a photon decreases, its energy decreases.
E)A high-energy photon has a shorter wavelength than a low-energy photon.
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Which statement about Rutherford's model of the atom is NOT correct?

A)It detailed the arrangement of electrons in the atom.
B)It hypothesized that most of the mass of the atom is located in a very small region at the center of the atom called the nucleus.
C)It did not explain some experimental findings, such as the photoelectric effect and the colors of light emitted by heated objects.
D)It suggested that most of the atom is empty space.
E)It suggested that the positive charge is not spread out over the atom's entire volume but rather is concentrated in the nucleus.
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15
Fraunhofer lines are due to

A)the emission of radiation by atoms.
B)the absorption of radiation by atoms.
C)the photoelectric effect.
D)chemical reactions in the sun.
E)nuclear reactions in the sun.
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Which of the following occurs only in discrete (quantized) increments?

A)the speed a car drives on the interstate
B)the altitude at which an airplane flies
C)time
D)the level of water in a sink
E)money
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17
What is the frequency ( ν\nu in hertz) of the photons emitted by a HeNe laser with a wavelength ( λ\lambda ) of 632.8 nm?

A)4.738 * 105 Hz
B)1.897 * 102 Hz
C)1.897 * 1011 Hz
D)4.738 *1014 Hz
E)1.897 *1014 Hz
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18
In comparing the Fraunhofer lines with light emitted by elements in a flame, Bunsen and Kirchhoff demonstrated that

A)atoms emit and absorb electromagnetic radiation at characteristic wavelengths.
B)the solar spectrum is continuous.
C)alkali metals absorb and emit the same wavelengths.
D)nuclear reactions are responsible for the absorption and emission of electromagnetic radiation.
E)the sun's composition is changing over time.
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19
The speed of light generally decreases when it passes through media other than a vacuum.The speed, v, is approximately c (2.998 *108 m/s) divided by a quantity called the medium's refractive index, η\eta .In which of the following would the frequency of 193 nm light be the lowest? ( ν\nu = c/ η\eta ; c = λ\lambdaν\nu )

A)hydrogen, η\eta = 1.0001
B)carbon tetrachloride, η\eta = 1.461
C)silicone oil, η\eta = 1.520
D)water, η\eta = 1.3330
E)diamond, η\eta = 2.419
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20
Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?

A)gamma rays
B)x-rays
C)visible
D)infrared
E)radio waves
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21
Which one of the following sources produces the highest energy photons?

A)a doctor's x-ray source
B)a heat lamp in a restaurant
C)a microwave oven
D)gamma rays from a star
E)radio waves from a local station
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22
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding blackbody radiation, the ultraviolet catastrophe, and Planck's view of electromagnetic radiation?

A)A blackbody radiator does not absorb and emit one wavelength preferentially over another.
B)The emission spectrum of a blackbody radiator depends on its temperature.
C)A blackbody radiator cannot emit an infinite amount of radiation.
D)Planck theorized that real objects can only absorb or emit discrete packets of electromagnetic radiation.
E)The ultraviolet catastrophe disappears if the emission spectrum of a blackbody radiator is continuous.
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23
Which of the following metals would be an appropriate choice for the construction of a photon detector for 550 nm light?

A)sodium ( Φ\varPhi = 2.9 *10-19 J)
B)rubidium ( Φ\varPhi = 3.5 *10-19 J)
C)barium ( Φ\varPhi = 4.3 *10-19 J)
D)gold ( Φ\varPhi = 8.2 *10-19 J)
E)platinum ( Φ\varPhi = 9.1 *10-19 J)
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24
Indicate which of the following photons can cause the emission of photoelectrons from a surface of gallium ( Φ\varPhi = 6.7 * 10-19 J).

A)350 nm
B)400 nm
C)200 nm
D)650 nm
E)500 nm
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25
What wavelength of light is required to cause the ejection of photoelectrons with kinetic energies of 5.0 *10-20 J from a calcium surface ( Φ\varPhi = 4.60 * 10-19 J)?

A)485 nm
B)390 nm
C)308 nm
D)632 nm
E)480 nm
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26
Sodium lamps emit yellow light with a nominal wavelength of 589 nm.What is the energy of these photons in kilojoules per mole?

A)3.37 * 10-9 kJ/mol
B)2.35 * 10-7 kJ/mol
C)120 kJ/mol
D)70.5 kJ/mol
E)203 kJ/mol
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27
What is the kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted from a sodium surface ( Φ\varPhi = 2.9 * 10-19 J) when it is irradiated by photons with a wavelength of 350 nm?

A)2.9 *10-19 J
B)5.7 * 10-19 J
C)0 J
D)2.8 * 10-19 J
E)3.6 * 10-19 J
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28
What is the energy (E, in joules) of a 6.00 * 1010 Hz photon from a microwave oven?

A)3.98 * 10-30 J
B)3.98 * 10-39 J
C)3.98 *10-23 J
D)3.98 * 10-17 J
E)3.98 * 10-13 J
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29
Mercury lamps emit blue light with λ\lambda = 436 nm.What is the energy of these photons in joules?

A)4.56 * 10-19 J
B)4.56 * 10-28J
C)1.97 * 1044 J
D)2.19 * 1018 J
E)2.19 * 10-18 J
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30
Which of the following photons has the highest energy?

A)a photon with λ\lambda = 1.064 µm
B)a photon with ν\nu = 5.83 * 1014 Hz
C)a photon with λ\lambda = 647 nm
D)a photon with ν\nu = 1.55 *1015 Hz
E)a photon with λ\lambda = 633 pm
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31
Based on the following data and graph, which metal will emit the highest energy photoelectron when a 250 nm photon is incident on the metal? Work functions are in J * 10-19. <strong>Based on the following data and graph, which metal will emit the highest energy photoelectron when a 250 nm photon is incident on the metal? Work functions are in J * 10<sup>-19</sup>.  </strong> A)Ta B)Ti C)W D)Si E)Ag

A)Ta
B)Ti
C)W
D)Si
E)Ag
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32
Based on the following data and graph, indicate which metal requires the shortest wavelength photons to eject photoelectrons.Work functions are in J *10-19. <strong>Based on the following data and graph, indicate which metal requires the shortest wavelength photons to eject photoelectrons.Work functions are in J *10<sup>-19</sup>.  </strong> A)Ta B)Ti C)W D)Si E)Ag

A)Ta
B)Ti
C)W
D)Si
E)Ag
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33
What is the minimum frequency of a photon that can eject a photoelectron from Ba metal? (The work function of barium is Φ\varPhi = 4.3 *10-19 J.)

A)2.8* 10-52 Hz
B)6.5 *1014 Hz
C)6.5 * 104 Hz
D)6.5*1013 Hz
E)2.8 * 1014 Hz
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34
What is the energy (E, in joules) of the 514.5 nm photons emitted by an argon-ion laser?

A)4.29 * 10-36 J
B)2.33 * 1035 J
C)4.29 * 10-45 J
D)3.86 * 10-19 J
E)3.86 * 10-28 J
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35
Max Planck's theoretical work on blackbody emission and the experimental evidence provided by Albert Einstein's studies of the photoelectric effect revolutionized physics because they revealed that

A)energy is quantized.
B)electrons can be ejected from metals by visible light.
C)light electromagnetic radiation) has a wave nature.
D)blackbody radiation is continuous.
E)atomic spectra are discrete.
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36
The work function of sodium is Φ\varPhi = 2.90 *10-19 J.What is the maximum wavelength that can cause the ejection of photoelectrons from a sodium surface?

A)151 nm
B)222 nm
C)45.1 nm
D)451 nm
E)685 nm
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37
Indicate which one of the following sources produces the highest energy photons.

A)a radio station with  <strong>Indicate which one of the following sources produces the highest energy photons.</strong> A)a radio station with      = 106.7 MHz B)a dentist's x-ray source with    \lambda  = 100 pm C)the laser in a CD player with    \lambda   = 650 nm D)a microwave oven with    = 6.0    10<sup>10</sup> Hz E)your cell phone with     = 1.750 GHz  = 106.7 MHz
B)a dentist's x-ray source with λ\lambda = 100 pm
C)the laser in a CD player with λ\lambda = 650 nm
D)a microwave oven with 11eed61f_f4b7_55fa_a0ba_07ca7b78c11c_TB6562_11 = 6.0 11eed61f_f4b7_55fa_a0ba_07ca7b78c11c_TB6562_11 1010 Hz
E)your cell phone with 11eed61f_f4b7_55fa_a0ba_07ca7b78c11c_TB6562_11 = 1.750 GHz
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38
Electromagnetic radiation with a frequency of 8.6* 1014 Hz incident on an unknown metal surface causes the ejection of photoelectrons with kinetic energies of 2.8 *10-19 J.What is the unknown metal?

A)rubidium ( Φ\varPhi = 3.5 -10-19 J)
B)gold ( Φ\varPhi = 8.2 * 10-19 J)
C)nickel ( Φ\varPhi = 8.3 *10-19 J)
D)sodium ( Φ\varPhi = 2.9 * 10-19 J)
E)platinum ( Φ\varPhi = 9.1 *10-19 J)
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39
If each of the following metals is exposed to light with a wavelength of 240 nm, which will emit photoelectrons with the greatest kinetic energy?

A)iron Φ\varPhi = 7.2 * 10-19 J)
B)platinum Φ\varPhi = 9.1 *10-19 J)
C)nickel ( Φ\varPhi = 8.3 *10-19 J)
D)palladium ( Φ\varPhi = 8.2 *10-19 J)
E)sodium ( Φ\varPhi = 4.4 *10-19 J)
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40
Which of the following will lead to an increase in the kinetic energies of photoelectrons emitted when light is incident on a metal surface?

A)increase in the light's wavelength
B)increase in the light's intensity
C)decrease in the light's wavelength
D)decrease in the light's frequency
E)decrease in the light's intensity
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41
What is the shortest wavelength of light emitted by an excited hydrogen atom when nfinal = 3?

A)91.16 nm
B)121.5 nm
C)273.5 nm
D)821.4 nm
E)1875.8 nm
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42
Which statement regarding atomic emission spectra and the hydrogen atom is incorrect?

A)Electronic transitions in the atom are quantized.
B)Discrete wavelengths of light can be absorbed or emitted by atoms.
C)Atoms can absorb all wavelengths of light but only emit photons of discrete energies.
D)Balmer proved that the hydrogen atom had a wavelike nature.
E)Balmer and Rydberg developed empirical equations to fit experimental data.
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43
The emission spectra of Na and Na+ are different because _______.

A)Na+ has fewer electrons.
B)Na has fewer electrons.
C)Na+ has more protons.
D)Na has fewer neutrons.
E)Na has more protons.
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44
Which transition in a hydrogen atom involves the largest change in energy?

A)n1 = 2 to n2 = 3
B)n1 = 3 to n2 = 4
C)n1 = 1 to n2 = 3
D)n1 = 1 to n2 = 2
E)n1 = 9 to n2 = 10
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45
Which of the following transitions emits the longest wavelength photon?

A)n1 = 14 to n2 = 13
B)n1 = 6 to n2 = 4
C)n1 = 4 to n2 = 3
D)n1 = 7 to n2 = 5
E)n1 = 4 to n2 = 2
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46
Which transition in a hydrogen atom will cause emission of the shortest wavelength photon?

A)ninitial = 5 to nfinal = 3
B)ninitial = 4 to nfinal = 3
C)ninitial = 4 to nfinal = 2
D)ninitial = 3 to nfinal = 2
E)ninitial = 3 to nfinal = 1
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47
What is the longest wavelength of light emitted by an excited hydrogen atom when nfinal = 1?

A)91.16 nm
B)121.5 nm
C)273.5 nm
D)364.6 nm
E)656.2 nm
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48
How much energy would be required to excite one mole of hydrogen atoms from their ground state to n2 = 10?

A)1.3 * 103 J/mol
B)1.3 *106 J/mol
C)2.2 * 103 J/mol
D)2.2 *106 J/mol
E)9.2 * 102 J/mol
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49
Which of the following statements regarding the energy of a particle is NOT correct?

A)The ground state of a particle is the lowest and most stable energy state.
B)The energy of a particle is zero when it is in its ground state.
C)An excited state is any energy state above the ground state.
D)When the particle undergoes a transition from a higher energy state to a lower one, energy is emitted.
E)The energy state of a particle increases when it absorbs a photon.
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50
Atomic spectra are due to changes in the energy of

A)protons.
B)neutrons.
C)nuclei.
D)electrons.
E)electromagnetic radiation.
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51
What is the change in energy of the hydrogen atom when it undergoes an electronic transition from ninitial = 5 to nfinal = 2?

A)2.09 * 10-18 J
B)4.57 * 10-19 J
C)1.55 * 10-19 J
D)4.90 *10-20 J
E)1.55* 10-20 J
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52
Suppose a blue light emitting photons with λ = 470 nm is rated at 100 W (100 J of energy are emitted per second).How many photons are emitted in 5.0 seconds?

A)7.0 *1019 photons
B)1.2 * 1021 photons
C)2.3 * 1020 photons
D)3.5 * 1038 photons
E)2.7* 109 photons
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53
Light intensity (I) can be described as the power emitted by a light source (P) over a given area in meters squared).Suppose a 100 W mercury vapor lamp emits 365.4 nm photons equally in all directions.At a distance of 1.450 m, how many photons hit per square meter per second?
(1 W = 1 J/s; I = P/Area = P/4 π\pi d 2 , where d is the distance.)

A)5 * 107 photons
B)7 * 109 photons
C)9 * 1016 photons
D)7 * 1018 photons
E)6 * 1019 photons
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54
Which statement below regarding the Bohr model of the atom is FALSE?

A)Changes in the energy of the atom involve the electron transitioning between allowed orbits.
B)The atom has discrete energy levels described by a quantum number n.
C)The electron does not radiate energy and spiral into the nucleus if it is in an allowed orbit.
D)The atom has zero energy when in its ground state.
E)The energy of an orbit is inversely proportional to N2.
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55
The energy change for an electronic transition in a one-electron atom or ion H, He+, Li2+, etc.) from n initial to n final Is given by , (2.178×1018 J)Z2(1nfinal 21ninitial 2) \left(-2.178 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}\right) Z^{2}\left(\frac{1}{n_{\text {final }} 2}-\frac{1}{n_{\text {initial }} 2}\right)
where Z is the atomic number.
Which one of the following species will have the longest wavelength emission line for the transition between the ninitial = 2 and nfinal = 1 levels?

A)H
B)He+
C)Li2+
D)Be3+
E)B4+
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56
The absorption and emission spectra of an atom and its ions) are different.This is evidence that the spectra observed are due to energy changes associated with the

A)electrons.
B)protons.
C)neutrons.
D)nuclei.
E)electromagnetic interactions.
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57
Work function values are often given in electron volts (1 eV = 1.602 * 10-19 J).You create an oxide material that has a work function of 6.10 eV.How many electrons would be emitted from the material per second when it is irradiated by the 172 nm light of a 55.0 W xenon excimer lamp, and what is their kinetic energy? Assume all of the incident photons cause electron emission.

A)none; 172 nm is not energetic enough
B)8.70 * 1017 electrons; 8.70 * 10-19 J
C)4.78 *1019 electrons; 1.73 -10-19 J
D)5.5 *1017 electrons; 5.40 *10-17 J
E)1.86*1016 electrons; 5.37 *10-17 J
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58
Determine the wavelength of the line in the hydrogen atomic emission spectrum corresponding to the ninitial = 4 to nfinal = 3 transition.

A)1094 nm
B)1875 nm
C)656 nm
D)335 nm
E)109 nm
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59
Which of the transitions in the hydrogen atom energy-level diagram shown here is not possible? <strong>Which of the transitions in the hydrogen atom energy-level diagram shown here is not possible?   </strong> A)a B)b C)c D)d E)all are possible

A)a
B)b
C)c
D)d
E)all are possible
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60
How many times longer is the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation used in a microwave oven at 2.45 GHz than the copper K- α\alpha 1 x-ray radiation used in x-ray diffraction studies with an energy of 1.29 *10-15 J?

A)6.29 * 107 times longer
B)7.54 * 107 times longer
C)7.92 * 108 times longer
D)7.95 * 1017 times longer
E)1.90* 1024 times longer
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61
What is the approximate total uncertainty in the velocity of an electron (9.11 *10-31 kg) confined within a gold atom whose diameter is about 270 pm? The uncertainty in the position of the electron is ±\pm 5.0% of the atom's diameter.

A)( ±\pm 1.4 *103 m/s)
B)( ±\pm 2.1 * 105 m/s)
C)( ±\pm 3.7 * 105 m/s)
D)( ±\pm 2.1 * 106 m/s)
E)( ±\pm 4.3 * 106 m/s)
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62
De Broglie reasoned that for the electron in the hydrogen atom to behave as a stable circular wave, the circumference of the electron's orbit must be

A)equal to the wavelength of the electron.
B)an integer multiple of the electron's wavelength.
C)a half-integer multiple of the electron's wavelength.
D)twice the wavelength of the electron.
E)twice the diameter of the orbit.
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63
Which of the following objects, all moving at the same speed, will have the longest de Broglie wavelength?

A)a proton
B)an electron
C)a baseball
D)a neon atom
E)a neutron
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64
What is the de Broglie wavelength of an electron (9.11 *10-31 kg) traveling at 95% of the speed of light?

A)2.6 fm
B)2.6 pm
C)240 pm
D)24 fm
E)2.4 pm
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65
You think you have identified a new type of atom based on its atomic emission spectrum.Based on empirical data, it appears as though the energy levels of the atom are inversely proportional to N2, like hydrogen.When an electron falls from ninitial = 5 to nfinal = 2, a 1.4 *10-18 J photon is emitted.What is the value of the Rydberg constant for this atom?

A)6.7 * 10-18 J
B)4.7* 10-18 J
C)4.2* 10-18 J
D)1.5 * 1017 J
E)2.1 * 1017 J
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66
The de Broglie wavelength of a particle traveling at 1% of the speed of light is 33.25 fm.Identify the particle from the following.
(1 amu = 1.66054 * 10-27 kg.)

A)a proton 1.00727 amu)
B)a neutron 1.00866 amu)
C)an electron 0.0005486 amu)
D)a hydrogen atom
E)a helium atom
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67
An electron moving at _______ will have the smallest de Broglie wavelength.

A)220 m/s
B)20 mph
C)3600 km/s
D)25% of the speed of light
E)2.998 *108 km/hr
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68
What is the de Broglie wavelength of a fast neutron (1.6749 * 10-27 kg) traveling at 14,000 km/s?

A)53 fm
B)5.3 pm
C)28 pm
D)28 fm
E)25 m/s
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69
The energy change for an electronic transition in a one-electron atom or ion H, He+, Li2+, etc.) from n initial to n final Is given by (2.178×1018 J)Z2(1nfinal 21ninitial 2) \left(-2.178 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}\right) Z^{2}\left(\frac{1}{n_{\text {final }} 2}-\frac{1}{n_{\text {initial }} 2}\right) where Z is the atomic number.How much energy is required to ionize a ground-state Li2+ion (nfinal = \infty )?

A)2.18 *10-18 J
B)4.36 * 10-18 J
C)1.96 * 10-17 J
D)1.09 *10-18 J
E)5.45 * 10-19 J
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70
How many times longer is the de Broglie wavelength of a helium atom (6.647 *10-27 kg) moving at 220 m/s than that of a baseball (0.145 kg) moving at 35 m/s?

A)3.5 *1024
B)2.2 *1025
C)9.5 * 1033
D)1.5 * 109
E)3.7 * 1034
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71
What is the speed of an average argon atom that has a de Broglie wavelength of 5.2 pm?
(1 amu = 1.66054 *10-27 kg.)

A)0.52 m/s
B)5.2 * 103 m/s
C)1.9 * 103 m/s
D)1.9 m/s
E)25 m/s
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72
The de Broglie wavelength of buckyballs buckminsterfullerene, C60) has been observed experimentally.If a C60 molecule (1.20 *10-24 kg) has a velocity of 220 m/s, what is its de Broglie wavelength?

A)2.52 pm
B)2.52 fm
C)2.52 m
D)1.20 pm
E)5.22 m
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73
What is the velocity of an O2 molecule if its de Broglie wavelength is 26 pm?
(1 amu = 1.66054 *10-27 kg.)

A)46 m/s
B)960 m/s
C)790 m/s
D)390 m/s
E)480 m/s
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74
A hydrogen atom is excited to ninitial = 8.A 955 nm photon is emitted as the electron falls to nfinal = .

A)6
B)5
C)4
D)3
E)2
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75
According to de Broglie's explanation of matter waves, if the circumference of the electron's orbit in the hydrogen atom is twice the electron's wavelength, the orbit will

A)decay until the electron falls into the nucleus.
B)diverge, allowing the electron to escape.
C)be stable.
D)cause the electron to emit a photon.
E)not be circular.
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76
What is the approximate uncertainty in the position of a proton 1.673 * 10-27 kg) in a particle accelerator if its velocity is known to about ±\pm 2.5 m/s (total uncertainty is 5.0 m/s)?

A)( ±\pm 6.4 *10-9 m)
B)( ±\pm 3.2 *10-9 m)
C)( ±\pm 1.3 *10-9 m)
D)( ±\pm 3.2 *10-8 m)
E)( ±\pm 6.4 *1-10 m)
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77
If the electron (9.11 *10-31 kg) in the hydrogen atom is traveling at about 2.2 *106 m/s ±\pm 5%, what is the uncertainty in the electron's position?

A)( ±\pm 58 µm)
B)( ±\pm 220 nm)
C)( ±\pm 130 pm)
D)( ±\pm 260 pm)
E)( ±\pm 5.2 fm)
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78
Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of an electron (9.11 * 10-31 kg) that is traveling at 0.100% of the speed of light.

A)218 m
B)1.38 m
C)2.42 pm
D)2.42 nm
E)0.727 mm
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79
What is the difference in energy between the two electronic levels in hydrogen that are responsible for the emission line observed at 1282 nm, and to which series does this line belong?

A)1.55 * 10-19 J, Balmer
B)1.05 * 10-19 J, Paschen
C)1.55 * 10-19 J, Paschen
D)1.82 *10-19 J, Balmer
E)1.82 *10-19 J, Lyman
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80
The energy of a one-electron atom or ion is given by (2.178×1018 J)Z2n2 \left(-2.178 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}\right) \frac{Z^{2}}{n^{2}} where Z is the atomic number of the element.Which one-electron ion below would require the most energy to remove its electron?

A)Li2+
B)Be3+
C)He+
D)B4+
E)C5+
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