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The energy of the emitted X-rays depends upon the _________ of the atom and their intensity depends upon the __________(a) Atomic number, amount of sample(b) Mass number, amount of sample(c) Mass number, concentration of atoms(d) Atomic number, concentration of atomsI have been asked this question in class test.This intriguing question originated from X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry in division X-Ray Spectrometers of Analytical Instrumentation

Answer» RIGHT choice is (d) Atomic number, concentration of atoms

To explain: The energy of the emitted X-rays DEPENDS upon the atomic number of the atom and their INTENSITY depends upon the concentration of atoms in the SAMPLE. X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy is based on this PRINCIPLE.


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