An energy of 13.6 eV is needed to ionize an electron from the ground state of a hydrogen atom. Selecting the longest wavelength that will work from the those given below, what wavelength is needed if a photon accomplishes this task?

a. 60 nm
b. 80 nm
c. 70 nm
d. 90 nm
e. 40 nm


D

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