Determine the ionization energy of a hydrogen atom (in kJ/mol) if the electron is in its ground state. (Hints: Use the Rydberg equation, remember E=hc for a single H atom, and R=109678x10–2nm–1 )
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Use the Rydberg equation to calculate wavelength, then use E = hc/wavelength (not E = hc)
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