electron volt (eV), a unit of energy equal to the energy acquired by an electron falling through a potential difference of 1 volt. One eV equals 1.6 × 10−12 erg or 1.6 × 10−19 J.
electron volt (eV)
electron volt (eV), a unit of energy equal to the energy acquired by an electron falling through a potential difference of 1 volt. One eV equals 1.6 × 10−12 erg or 1.6 × 10−19 J.