JEE Advanced2011ChemistryStructure of AtomActual
The work function ( ) of some metals is listed below. The number of metals which will show photoelectric effect when light of 300 ~nm wavelength falls on the metal is
Correct answer
4
Step-by-step solution
Energy of photon = h c J = h c e eV = 6.625 10⁻³⁴ 3 10^8 300 10⁻⁹ 1.602 10⁻¹⁹ =4.14 eV For photoelectric effect to occur, energy of incident photons must be greater than work function of metal. Hence, only Li , Na , K and Mg have work functions less than 4.14 ~V .