Use the information in Example 8.1.5 to calculate the ratio of doubly to singly ionized calcium atoms (Ca³+/Ca²+) in the Sun's photosphere. The ionization energy of Ca²+ is χ(Ca²+) = 11.9 eV.

a) 0.4
b) 0.6
c) 0.8
d) 1.0

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