Question

that evidence supports the idea that electromagnetic radiation is: (1)Wave-like? (2)Particle-Like?

Answer 1

And if you have the latest chemistry textbook, can you tell me what pg. I can find this answer in

Answer 2

the "double slit experiment" is a great example of particles behaving like waves, and the "photoelectric effect" is an example of a wave behaving like a particle.

Answer 3

Yes the photoelectric effect, can you explain to me how this experiment shows whether its wave like or particle like? my book doesn't give a clear answer.

Answer 4

the photoelectric effect works if we imagine light to behave like particles. in order to eject an electron, a metal surface must absorb a "packet" of energy of a minimum size. Not eneough energy means no electron will be emitted. More than enough energy and you might get more than 1 electrno emitted, but each electron will only possess a certain amount of energy. If light were only wave-like, then any amount of light could cause a surface to emit electrons if it were shined on it long enough. since only certain colors of light worked for certain metals, each color of light must possess a unique minimum "packet" of energy, or quantum.

Answer 5

thank you