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(1)When copper metalis bombarded with an electron beam, Xrays are emitted. Calculate the energy (in J) associated with the X-ray photons if their wavelength is 0.154 nm
(2)Describe the photoelectric effect, and explain how it shows that energy absorption by matter is aquantum (discontinuous) process.
(3) Solar photodissociation of water has been suggested as a source of hydrogen fuel. Thermochemical data gives
∆H°rxn= +285.8 kJ/mol for the photodissociation reaction:
H2O(l)+hv ---> H2(g) + 1/2 O2(g)
Calculate the maximum wavelength (in nm) of a photon that would provide the energy necessary to dissociate one
molecule of water.