Photoelectron Spectroscopy

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

Two PES are recorded for elements A (3 peaks: 2:2:1 intensity) and B (3 peaks: 2:2:3 intensity).

BE (decreasing -->) Intensity 1s (B) 2s 2p (3 electrons)

Element A and element B respectively are most likely:

  • A

    Boron and Nitrogen

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  • B

    Beryllium and Boron

  • C

    Carbon and Oxygen

  • D

    Lithium and Carbon

Explanation

A 2:2:1 ratio = 1s^2 2s^2 2p^1 (boron); 2:2:3 = 1s^2 2s^2 2p^3 (nitrogen).

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