Question

Most of the ultraviolet radiation reaching the surface of the earth is UV-A radiation, which has a wavelength range of 315 nm to 400 nm. UV-A radiation is a cause of skin aging and also contributes to development of skin cancer. Determine the energy of a mole of photons of UV-A radiation that have a wavelength of 325 nm.

Answer 1

Answer:

6.1 ×10^-19 J

Explanation:

From E= hc/λ

h= planks constant = 6.6×10^-34 Js

c= speed of light = 3×10^8 ms^1

λ= wavelength = 325 nm

E= 6.6 × 10^-34 × 3×10^8/325 × 10^-9

E= 0.061 × 10^ -17 J

E= 6.1 ×10^-19 J