Calculating Quantum Energies In the stratosphere, ultraviolet radiation with a frequency of 1.36 × 10^15 s^-1 can break C—Cl bonds in chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which can lead to stratospheric ozone depletion. Calculate the energy per quantum of this radiation.

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Calculating Quantum Energies

In the stratosphere, ultraviolet radiation with a frequency of [latex]1.36 × 10^{15} s^{-1}[/latex] can break [latex]C—Cl[/latex] bonds in chlorofluorocarbons ([latex]CFCs[/latex]), which can lead to stratospheric ozone depletion. Calculate the energy per quantum of this radiation.

Accepted Answer

[latex]9.01 × 10^{-19} J[/latex]

Strategy and Explanation According to Planck’s quantum theory, the energy and frequency of radiation are related by [latex]E = b u[/latex]. Substituting the values for [latex]b[/latex] and [latex] u[/latex] into the equation, followed by multiplying and canceling the units, gives the correct answer.

[latex]E = b u = (6.626 × 10^{-34} J⋅s ) (1.36 × 10^{15} s^{-1} ) = 9.01 × 10^{-19} J[/latex]

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