Energy Levels in Atoms and Line Spectra
 

Energy Levels in Atoms and Line Spectra problem 13


  • Explain how the line spectrum of hydrogen provides evidence for the existence of discrete electron energy levels in atoms.


  • Some electron energy levels in atomic hydrogen are illustrated in the figure below.




    Two possible electron transitions, A and B, giving rise to an emission spectrum, are shown. These electron transitions cause light of wavelengths and to be emitted.


    • On the figure above, draw an arrow to show a third possible transition.


    • Calculate the wavelength of the emitted light for the transition in (i).


 

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