When a helium atom absorbs light at 58.44 nm, an electron is promoted from the 1s orbital

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When a helium atom absorbs light at 58.44 nm, an electron is promoted from the 1s orbital to a 2p orbital. Given that the ionization energy of (ground state) helium is 2372 kJ/mol, find the longest wavelength of light that could eject an electron from the excited state helium atom.

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Chemistry For Engineering Students

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Authors: Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

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