In ZnO, the band gap between the valence and conduction bands is 325 kJ mol 1 ,

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In ZnO, the band gap between the valence and conduction bands is 325 kJ mol–1, and in CdS it is 250 kJ mol–1. Show that CdS absorbs some visible light but ZnO does not. Explain the observed colors: ZnO is white and CdS is yellow.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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