An electron transitions from n = 5 to n = 3 in a hydrogen atom. What is the energy required for this transition? Is energy emitted or absorbed in the transition?

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bobpursley · Answer

En​=− 13.6/(n^2)​ eV. is the energy in each level. so figure for n=5, then n=3 subtract the n=5 energy from the n=3 level.

JD · Answer

So is it emitted or absorbed?

DrBob222 · Answer

Think about it. The proton is + charged. The electron is - charged. Does it take energy or give up energy to SEPARATE A + AND A - CHARGE. For an electron to move from farther away to closer . energy change will be the opposite.