Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
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ISBN: 9780132525763
Author: Prentice Hall
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 5, Problem 50A
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Interpretation : The difference between a photon and a quantum is to be explained.

Concept Introduction : The study of light led to the development of the quantum mechanical model. The light possessed both particle and wave characteristics.

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Answer to Problem 50A

Photon describes the energy of light whereas quanta describe the amount of energy in electrons.

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The quantity of energy needed to transport an electron from one energy level to another is referred to as a quantum. As a result, it is said that an electron's energy is quantized.

According to Einstein, light can be modeled as energy quanta that behave like particles. These particles are termed photons. According to Planck's equation, photon energy is quantized.

A photon possesses both wave and particle characteristics, whereas a quantum does not.

A photon is not about a measure of quantity, although quantum can be compared to a measure of quantity.

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