Question

What is the value of the ionization energy of hydrogen in joules? (Given that the ionization energy of hydrogen is \( 13.6 \, \text{eV} \))

• A. \( 2.18 \times 10^{-18} \, \text{J} \)
• B. \( 1.6 \times 10^{-18} \, \text{J} \)
• C. \( 3.2 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{J} \)
• D. \( 1.0 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{J} \)

Hint:

Remember: To convert from eV to joules, multiply by \( 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{J/eV} \). This is useful when dealing with energy calculations in atomic physics.