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Q: Why alkali metals are most suitable for photoelectric effect?
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Is alkali metals most suitable for photoelectric emission?

yes, they are, as they have the least ionization energy among all elements


Which are the metals which show and do not show photoelectric effect?

All metals will emit a photoelectric effect. However, alkali metals do so in the visible light spectrum, while other metals do so in near-ultraviolet light.The alkali metals are: Lithium (Li), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Rubidium (Rb), Caesium (Cs), and Francium (Fr).


Are alkali metals suitable for photo electric emission?

yes alkali metals are suitable for photo electric emission


What is the effect of heat energy on alkali metals?

The melting point of alkali metals is low.


What does light in photoelectric effect?

After irradiation with photons metals emit electrons.


What are the wavelengths for different metals in photoelectric effect?

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What is the emission of electrons from a metals surface when light of a certain frequency shines on it?

photoelectric effect


What metals is particularly sensitive to the photoelectric effect A. potassium B. iron C. zinc D.copper?

potassium


Why cesium and potassium used in photoelectric effect?

The ionization enthalpy of K and Cs is less than that of Li and therefore these metals easily lose electrons on exposure to light than lithium.That's the reason potassium and cesium are used in photoelectric cells rather than Cs.


Which properties of alkali metals unusual metals?

Alkali metal forms Alkali while metals form bases.


How chemically active are alkali metals?

Alkali metals are the most reactive metals.


What are more reactive alkali metals or alkline earth metals?

alkali metals