Highly ionized atoms have had most of their electrons removed. The remaining electrons are very tightly bound. Suppose o

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Highly ionized atoms have had most of their electrons removed. The remaining electrons are very tightly bound. Suppose o

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Highly ionized atoms have had most of their electrons removed.
The remaining electrons are
very tightly bound. Suppose one particular ion has allowed electron
energy states at -11.4 keV,
-3.3keV, and also -900eV. (Notice how much larger these numbers are
than typical values for a
neutral atom.)
A) Which wavelengths might be found in the *emission* spectrum of
this ion? Give all possible
values. (You can assume the ion has been excited by some
process.)
B) In what portion of the electromagnetic spectrum do these values
lie?
C) Describe an experiment which could tell the difference between
the various wavelengths in
your answer to A. If you use an experiment that works for ordinary
neutral atoms, you will
have to explain how it could be adjusted to work for these unusual
values.
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