In the photoelectric effect, where do the electrons go after being ejected?

Answer 1

Electrons can absorb energy from photons when irradiated, but they follow an "all or nothing" principle. All of the energy from one photon must be absorbed and used to liberate one electron from atomic binding, or the energy is re-emitted. If the photon energy is absorbed, some of the energy liberates the electron from the atom, and the rest contributes to the electron's kinetic energy as a free particle.so the escaped electrons behave like free particles and move freely or collide with the air molecules or any other substances .

Answer 2

Electrons keep on moving until they are absorbed by other surfaces.

The surface which absorbs electrons gets negatively charged.

Answer 3

goes to the outer shells....