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Chapter 7, Problem 153P

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Atoms of an element have only two accessible excited states. In an emission experiment, however, three spectral lines were observed. Explain. Write an equation relating the shortest wavelength to the other two wavelengths.

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QUESTION:

Atoms of an element have only two accessible excited states. In an emission experiment, however, three spectral lines were observed. Explain. Write an equation relating the shortest wavelength to the other two wavelengths.

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From the above data, an energy level diagram with all possible emission processes is generated as follows:

                                           

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