Practice mode Atomic Structure

For which gas in the discharge tube do positive rays have the largest e/m value?

Correct answer A. Hydrogen

Explanation

The e/m of positive rays depends on the gas. Hydrogen gives H⁺ ions, the lightest positive particles, so their charge to mass ratio is the largest.

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