Chem162

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Worksheet 1: Wave-Particle Duality of Light

𝜆∙𝜈 =𝑐
m
c = 3.00 × 108
s
E = h𝜈
h = 6.626 × 10−34 J ∙ s

KE = h𝜈 − Φ

Hz = s−1
1 eV = 1.60 × 10−19 J

1. Relationships of wave properties

a. As the frequency of light increases, the energy of the light will [ increase / decrease ]

b. As the wavelength of light increases, the energy of the light will [ increase / decrease]

c. As the amplitude of light increases, the energy of the light will [increase / decrease ]

2. A certain electromagnetic wave has a wavelength of 625 nm.

a. What is the frequency of the wave?

8m
c 3.00 × 10 s
𝜈= = = 𝟒. 𝟖𝟎 × 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟒 𝐬 −𝟏
λ 625 × 10−9 m

b. What region of the electromagnetic spectrum is it found?

Visible light (orange-yellow range)

3. What statement is true when comparing red light to blue light?

a. Red light travels at a greater speed than blue light.
b. Blue light travels at a greater speed than red light.
c. The wavelength of blue light is longer.
d. The wavelength of red light is longer.

4. What is the wavelength of light that has a frequency of 2.52 THz?

𝜈∙𝜆 =c
8m
c 3.00 × 10 s T
𝜆= = ∙ 12 = 𝟏. 𝟏𝟗 × 𝟏𝟎−𝟒 𝐦
ν 1 10
2.52 T ∙ s

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