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Suppose that a hydrogen atom in the ground state absorbs photons of wavelength 15 nm. (a) Will the atom be ionized? (b) If so, what will be the kinetic energy of the electron when it gets far away from its atom of origin?

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the given information and apply the relevant physics concepts. ### Step 1: Determine the Energy of the Photon The energy of a photon can be calculated using the formula: \[ E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} \] where: ...
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