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a) Calculate the ionization energy of helium atom in Joule.
b) If light is used to release an electron, calculate its frequency.

Transcribed Image Text:2. Diagram below shows a energy level for helium.
Level
Energy (eV)
n = 0
E, =0
E, = -1.5
n = 6
n =5
E = -2.2
n = 4
E, = -3.4
n = 3
E, =-6.0
n = 2
E, = -13.6
n = 1
E, =-54.4
a) Calculate the ionization energy of helium atom in Joule.
b) If light is used to release an electron, calculate its frequency.
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