10 Questions
In X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), what does the kinetic energy of the emitted electron depend on?
The photon energy and the binding energy
What is the purpose of using a monochromatic X-ray source of a known energy in an XPS spectrometer?
To measure the binding energy of the emergent electron
What does Kα in XPS refer to?
Electron transition to a vacancy in the innermost 'K' shell
What is the basis for quantifying not only the elemental composition of the surface, but also the chemical composition in XPS?
Binding energy and photon energy
Which concept from physics does X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy rely upon?
Einstein's photoelectric effect
What is the primary purpose of XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy)?
To measure the kinetic energy of emitted electrons from the top surface of a material
Why is ultra-high vacuum (UHV) required for XPS?
To increase the photoelectron path length
What type of analyzer is used for measuring the kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons in XPS?
Concentric hemispherical electron analyzer
Why are the physical and chemical properties of the surface different from those of the bulk material?
The surface atoms have more reactive bonding potential
What types of samples are suitable for XPS analysis?
Solid samples, powders, coatings, and thin films
This quiz covers the basic theory of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), also known as electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA). It discusses the reliance on the photoelectric effect, the relationship between photon energy and electron kinetic energy, and the binding energy required to remove an electron from an atom or molecule.
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