Electron binding energy
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The electron binding energy describes the work that is required to remove an electron from an atom, as electrons are held in place by the electrostatic pull of the positively charged nucleus. The electron binding energy is measured in electron volt (eV), where 1 eV = 1.6 x 10-19 J.
The magnitude of the electron binding energy is:
- directly proportional to the atomic number (Z)
- indirectly proportional to the distance from nucleus, i.e. inner-shell electrons will have greater binding energy than outer-shell electrons
An electron can only be removed from an atom if the applied energy is greater than its electron binding energy. When an inner-shell electron is ejected, the vacancy will be filled by an electron from an outer shell. The excess energy from this shift is emitted as electromagnetic radiation.
-</ul><p>An electron can only be removed from an atom if the applied energy is greater than its electron binding energy. When an inner-shell electron is ejected, the vacancy will be filled by an electron from an outer shell. The excess energy from this shift is emitted as electromagnetic radiation. </p><p> </p>- +</ul><p>An electron can only be removed from an atom if the applied energy is greater than its electron binding energy. When an inner-shell electron is ejected, the vacancy will be filled by an electron from an outer shell. The excess energy from this shift is emitted as electromagnetic radiation. </p>
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