Practice mode Atomic Structure

According to Planck’s quantum theory, the energy of a photon is ____

Correct answer D. inversely proportional to its wavelength

Explanation

E = hν = hc/λ, so energy rises with frequency and falls as wavelength increases. Violet light photons therefore carry more energy than red light photons.

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