Other Atomic Concepts - AP Chemistry

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An electron falling to a lower energy level gives off a blue glow (λ=475nm). How much energy is emitted?

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E=hf, or E=hc/λ

h is Planck's constant with a value of 6.62606957 × 10-34 m2 kg / s. Converting 475nm to m gives 4.75x10-7m. c is the speed of light with 3x108m/s. Putting these variables into the second equation you get 4.174x10-19J

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