The binding energy of the electrons (also known as the work function of the surface) is determined as 2.43 x 10⁻¹⁹ J.
The binding energy of the electrons is also known as work function of the metal and it is calculated as follows;
Ф = E - K.E
where;
Ф = hf - 86.2 kJ/mol
Ф = hc/λ - 86.2 kJ/mol
Ф = (6.63 x 10⁻³⁴ x 3 x 10⁸ )/515 x 10⁻⁹ - 86.2 kJ/mol
Ф = 3.86 x 10⁻¹⁹ J - (86200 J/mol)/(6.02 x 10²³)
Ф = 3.86 x 10⁻¹⁹ J - 1.43 x 10⁻¹⁹ J
Ф = 2.43 x 10⁻¹⁹ J
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