Photoelectrical effect

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008853",
  "term": "Photoelectrical effect",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The emission of electrons from a material when light shines on it. This effect occurs when photons with sufficient energy strike the surface, causing electrons to be ejected. The kinetic energy of the emitted electrons depends on the frequency of the incident light, not its intensity.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 234 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2260 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photoelectrical-effect/"
}