Asked by Caitlin
A line in the Balmer series of hydrogen has a wavelength of 486 nm. From what state did the electron originate?
In what region of the electromagnetic spectrum is this line observed?
In what region of the electromagnetic spectrum is this line observed?
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DrBob222
486 nm is in the visible part of the spectrum as are all of the lines in the Balmer series. In the Balmer series the end N = 2.
w = wavelength; R is the Rydberg constant which is 1.09737E7
1/w = R(1/4 - 1/x^2)
Solve for x.
w = wavelength; R is the Rydberg constant which is 1.09737E7
1/w = R(1/4 - 1/x^2)
Solve for x.
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