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Ch 27 Quantum Theory



True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

The integer value “n” in the equation for energy of vibration can have any value.
 

 2. 

The emission of electrons from a metallic surface depends on the intensity of the incident radiation.
 

 3. 

Atoms emit radiation only when their vibrational energy changes.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 4. 

The energy of a photon is inversely proportional to its _____
a.
intensity
c.
wavelength
b.
frequency
d.
all of the above
 

 5. 

Which function correctly expresses how to determine the energy of a photon?
a.
E = heV
c.
E = hf
b.
E = hn
d.
E = hv
 

 6. 

The Compton effect supports
a.
both models of light.
c.
neither particle nor wave model of light.
b.
the wave model of light.
d.
the particle model of light.
 

 7. 

In the photoelectric effect, light displays properties that are like a _____.
a.
neither a wave nor a particle
c.
wave
b.
particle
d.
both a wave and a particle
 

 8. 

The de Broglie equation shows that subatomic particles have properties that
a.
are particle-like.
b.
are wave-like.
c.
have properties of both waves and particles.
d.
have properties of atoms.
 

 9. 

The energy of a photon is:
a.
inversely proportional to its wavelength
c.
directly proportional to its wavelength
b.
not related to wavelength
d.
identical to its wavelength
 

 10. 

Which phenomenon demonstrates the particle nature of light?
a.
Interference
c.
Diffraction
b.
Photoelectric effect
d.
Refraction
 

 11. 

Electromagnetic waves have properties that are _____.
a.
particle-like
c.
neither a nor b
b.
wave-like
d.
both a and b
 

 12. 

Which principle states that it is impossible to measure precisely both the position and momentum of a particle at the same time?
a.
Avogadro’s principle
c.
Pauli exclusion principle
b.
Aufbau principle
d.
Heisenberg uncertainty principle
 

 13. 

A device which causes a door to automatically open is an example of light displaying properties that are _____.
a.
both a particle and a wave
c.
neither a particle or a wave
b.
particle-like
d.
wave-like
 

 14. 

When electromagnetic radiation above the threshold frequency falls on an object, it emits electrons:
a.
after a small time delay
b.
without any time delay
c.
after a very large time delay
d.
with a variable time delay
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 15. 

The following equation is used to solve for the ____________________  p = hf/c
 

 

 16. 

In the de Broglie wavelength equation, a moving particle’s wavelength is equal to ____________________ divided by the particle’s momentum.
 

 

 17. 

The ____________________ of a particle is expressed in the following equation: p=h/l.
 

 

Matching
 
 
Match the following term with the description
a.
Compton effect
d.
photon
b.
de Broglie wavelength
e.
emission spectrum
c.
Heisenberg uncertainty principle
f.
quanta
 

 18. 

the idea that the precise location and momentum of a particle cannot be measured simultaneously
 

 19. 

quotient of Planck’s constant and momentum
 

 20. 

the effect of the loss of energy of scattered photons
 

 21. 

light emitted over a range of frequencies
 

 22. 

a quanta of light energy
 

 23. 

discrete “bundles” 
 

Short Answer
 

 24. 

Describe how the photoelectric effect produces energy for a home using solar panels.
 

 25. 

Describe what effect is used in solar panels to produce energy for a home.
 

 26. 

Write the equation to solve for the de Broglie wavelength.
 

 27. 

Why is it impossible to measure precisely both the position and momentum of a particle at the same time?
 

 28. 

The kinetic energy of the electrons when radiation of a certain wavelength falls on metal A is 1.900 eV. When the same radiation falls on metal B, the kinetic energy of the electrons is 2.700 eV. If the threshold wavelength of metal A is 140.0 nm, find the threshold wavelength of metal B.
 

 29. 

What equation is used to determine the energy of vibration?
 

 30. 

Describe what it means to say “energy is quantized.”
 

 31. 

Would the wavelength for a 1.5 kg object traveling at 20 m/s be visible?
 

 32. 

Two cannon balls are fired. The first cannon ball has a mass of 8.80 kg and a velocity of 95.0 m/s. The second cannon ball has a mass of 7.00 kg and a velocity of 1.50 ´ 102 m/s. Find the de Broglie wavelengths for both the balls.
 

 33. 

Describe two circumstances in which light behaves as a particle.
 

 34. 

Name a familiar example in which light displays particle-like properties.
 

 35. 

What is the constant used to substitute for hc in the equation, E = hc/l?
 

Problem
 

 36. 

What is the velocity of an electron whose kinetic energy is 1.98 eV?
 



 
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