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In X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), what does the kinetic energy of the emitted electron depend on?
In X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), what does the kinetic energy of the emitted electron depend on?
- The chemical environment and the X-ray photon energy
- The photon energy and the binding energy (correct)
- The elemental composition of the surface and the chemical composition
- The X-ray source and the energy required to remove the electron
What is the purpose of using a monochromatic X-ray source of a known energy in an XPS spectrometer?
What is the purpose of using a monochromatic X-ray source of a known energy in an XPS spectrometer?
- To determine the chemical environment of the parent atom
- To facilitate the chemical analysis using ESCA
- To measure the binding energy of the emergent electron (correct)
- To quantify the elemental composition of the surface
What does Kα in XPS refer to?
What does Kα in XPS refer to?
- Chemical composition analysis
- X-ray energy range
- Electron transition to a vacancy in the innermost 'K' shell (correct)
- Quantifying the chemical environment of the parent atom
What is the basis for quantifying not only the elemental composition of the surface, but also the chemical composition in XPS?
What is the basis for quantifying not only the elemental composition of the surface, but also the chemical composition in XPS?
Which concept from physics does X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy rely upon?
Which concept from physics does X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy rely upon?
What is the primary purpose of XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy)?
What is the primary purpose of XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy)?
Why is ultra-high vacuum (UHV) required for XPS?
Why is ultra-high vacuum (UHV) required for XPS?
What type of analyzer is used for measuring the kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons in XPS?
What type of analyzer is used for measuring the kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons in XPS?
Why are the physical and chemical properties of the surface different from those of the bulk material?
Why are the physical and chemical properties of the surface different from those of the bulk material?
What types of samples are suitable for XPS analysis?
What types of samples are suitable for XPS analysis?
