What is the unit of energy in atomic and nuclear physics? Define it.

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(N/A) The unit of energy in atomic and nuclear physics is the electron volt $(eV)$.
Definition: One electron volt $(1 eV)$ is defined as the amount of kinetic energy gained by a single electron when it is accelerated through a potential difference of $1$ volt.
Mathematically,the relationship between electron volt and Joule is:
$1 eV = 1.602 \times 10^{-19} J$
$1 J = 6.242 \times 10^{18} eV$
Table $11.1$: Work function of some metals
MetalWork function $\phi_{0} (eV)$
$Cs$$2.14$
$K$$2.30$
$Na$$2.75$
$Ca$$3.20$
$Mo$$4.17$
$Pb$$4.25$
$Al$$4.28$
$Hg$$4.49$
$Cu$$4.65$
$Ag$$4.70$
$Ni$$5.15$
$Pt$$5.65$

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