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Chapter 31, Problem 8CQ(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 8CQ
(Answers to odd-numbered Conceptual Questions can be found in the back of the book.)
(a) Is there an upper limit to the wavelength of lines in. the spectrum of hydrogen? Explain. (b) Is there a lower limit? Explain.
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Problem 8CQ
(Answers to odd-numbered Conceptual Questions can be found in the back of the book.)
(a) Is there an upper limit to the wavelength of lines in. the spectrum of hydrogen? Explain. (b) Is there a lower limit? Explain.
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Solution 8CQ
Step 1 of 3
Here, we have to calculate the three longest wavelengths in Lyman series.
The equation for the wave number,
Where, - Rydberg constant
- ‘n’ value corresponding to the series
- the ‘n’ value corresponding to the state
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