In a redox reaction, why does an element’s oxidation number decrease?

Asample of silver (with work function ? = 4.52 ev) is exposed to an ultraviolet light source (? = 200 nm), which results in the ejection of photoelectrons. what changes will be observed if: silver is replaced with copper (? = 5.10 ev) more photoelectrons ejected no photoelectrons are emitted fewer photoelectrons ejected more energetic photoelectrons (on average) less energetic photoelectrons (on average)

How much energy moves onto the next level, in an energy pyramid

Which diagram shows the correct way to represent an ionic compound of magnesium oxide?