Calculate the wavelength associated with a ²⁰Ne⁺ ion moving at a velocity of 2.0 * 10⁵ m/s.The atomic mass of Ne-20 is 19.992 amu. A)1.0 * 10^-13 m B)1.0 * 10^-16 m C)1.0 * 10^-18 m D)9.7 * 10¹² m E)2.0 * 10^-13 cm

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The de Broglie wavelength is calculated using λ = h / (mv), where h is Planck's constant (6.626 x 10^-34 Js), m is mass in kg, and v is velocity. Convert the mass from amu to kg (1 amu = 1.660539 x 10^-27 kg), then calculate the wavelength.

Calculate the Wavelength Associated with a 20Ne+ Ion Moving at a Velocity

Calculate the Wavelength Associated with a ²⁰Ne⁺ Ion Moving at a Velocity