A gaseous sample of an element is subjected to photoelectron spectroscopy

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Problem

A gaseous sample of an element is subjected to photoelectron spectroscopy, producing the following peaks (listed from highest to lowest binding energy): Binding energy (MJ mol⁻¹) Relative peak height (a) Aluminum, Z=13Z = 13 (b) Silicon, Z=14Z = 14 (c) Phosphorus, Z=15Z = 15 (d) Argon, Z=18Z = 18

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