quantum Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what is 1 eV in joules?
A
1.6x10^-19J
2
Q
how many electron volts in 1 joule?
A
1/1.6x10^-19 = 6.25x10^18
3
Q
define photon
A
a discreet particle/packet of light energy.
4
Q
define an electron volt
A
the energy transferred when one electron’s worth of charge passes across a potential difference of 1 volt.
