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AP Chemistry 1.6: Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Practice AP Chemistry 1.6 questions on relating photoelectron-spectrum peak positions and heights to subshell energies, electron configurations, and electrons.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Chemistry

Exam points

  • Use balanced equations and conservation of atoms and charge to identify products and classify chemical changes.
  • Interpret molecular, particulate, and symbolic representations to explain bonding and reaction behavior.

Covered syllabus points

1.6.A—Explain the relationship between the photoelectron spectrum of an atom or ion and: i. The ground-state electron…

1.6 Photoelectron Spectroscopy question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Answer the following questions about the element Si and some of its compounds.

A partial photoelectron spectrum of pure Si is shown below. On the spectrum, draw the missing peak that corresponds to the electrons in the 3 p sublevel.

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