Asked by jade

My teacher asked us the origin of atomic spectra. She did not explain it very well. can someone please explain.Also how do you perform calculations using the Balmer-Rydberg equation? I don't get it. Thank you
Answered by bobpursley
the origin? Every atom has its individual spectra, because each has a unique energy layering. https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-the-rydberg-formula-604285