Calculating Energy Difference for K Characteristic X-Ray Line of Tungsten

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To calculate the energy difference for the K characteristic X-ray line of tungsten with a wavelength of 1.94 x 10^-11 m, the relevant equation is E = hc/λ, where E is energy, h is Planck's constant, and c is the speed of light. The energy difference can be expressed in joules and electron volts by converting the calculated value accordingly. The focus is on determining the energy difference rather than the specific energy levels involved. The discussion emphasizes using the wavelength to find the energy without needing to know the individual energy levels. Understanding the relationship between wavelength and energy is crucial for solving this problem.
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The K characteristic X-ray line for tungsten has a wavelength of 1.94 10-11 m. What is the difference in energy between the two energy levels that give rise to this line? Express this in each of the following units.
(a) joules
J
(b) electron volts
eV


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How do I find the two energy levels?
 
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You don't need to know the energy levels, you just need to know their difference in energy. You know the x-ray wavelength, and there is an equation that gives you the energy of the x-ray corresponding to this wavelength - what is that equation?
 
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