Calculating Wavelength of Electron Emission

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I need to make sure my method and the formula I have used is correct. Also, my answer for the wavelength seems slightly dodgy. :rolleyes:

Homework Statement


An electron recombines with a hole losing 2.6eV of electrical potential energy. Calculate the wavelength of the light emitted.

Homework Equations


Not given. Equations have to be used ourself.

The Attempt at a Solution


[itex]E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}[/itex]

[itex]\lambda = \frac{hc}{E}[/itex]

[itex]\lambda = \frac{(6.63 \times 10^{-34})(3.00 \times 10^8)}{2.6}[/itex]

[itex]\lambda = 7.65 \times 10^{-26}m[/itex]
 
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Put units on things and make sure they match up. You'll want to convert 2.6eV to joules.
 
You've found the most high energy photon I've ever heard of! ! ! ! Always check the units, you forgot to convert the energy from eV's to Joules.

and I see now that dick just recommended the same thing. . .
 
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How would I change eV's to Joules?
 
1eV=1.60217646*10^(-19) joules. That's what google says when I type in 'electron volt', anyway.
 

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