During photo electric effect where does the emitted electron go?

Question

If i put a plate in the sun, in the atmosphear the electrons will scatter right?

If it does scatter what is the avrege range, maximum range and minimum range of the electrons?
Also can u please notify the loss of KE of electrons in air

Answer 1

Electrons are basically beta radiation, which has a medium range in air of ~15 cm. In vacuum, the electron will be able to travel unhindered.

If the electron is scattered in air, most likely the electron will lose all of its KE and become absorbed by the air molecules.

Answer 2

It will go as far as it takes to find an ionized atom to combine with. That would be a very small distance. To do the experiment correctly, you'd need to do it in a vacuum and use a positively charged collector to catch the electrons. That way you could measure the current and calculate the emission rate.