Solution Found!
Calculate the wavelength of the light emitted when an
Chapter 7, Problem 69E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 69E
Calculate the wavelength of the light emitted when an electron in a hydrogen atom makes each transition and indicate the region of the electromagnetic spectrum (infrared, visible, ultraviolet, etc.) where the light is found.
a. n = 2 → n = 1 b. n = 3 → n = 1
c. n = 4 → n = 2 d. n = 5 → n = 2
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Problem 69E
Calculate the wavelength of the light emitted when an electron in a hydrogen atom makes each transition and indicate the region of the electromagnetic spectrum (infrared, visible, ultraviolet, etc.) where the light is found.
a. n = 2 → n = 1 b. n = 3 → n = 1
c. n = 4 → n = 2 d. n = 5 → n = 2
ANSWER:
Solution Step 1 The balanced equations for the cases are as follows (a) Potassium metal is exposed to an atmosphere of ch