Calculate the Energy of a Photon in the Balmer Series

question 38

Multiple Choice

Calculate the energy of a photon in the Balmer series that results from the transition n = 3 to n = 2.What is the region of the electromagnetic spectrum? The Rydberg constant equals 2.180 × 10−¹⁸ J.

• A) 3.028 × 10−¹⁹ J;visible
• B) 4.578 × 10−¹⁹ J;infrared
• C) 3.633 × 10−¹⁹ J;visible
• D) 3.633 × 10−¹⁸ J;ultraviolet
• E) 2.180 × 10−¹⁸ J;ultraviolet

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Odor

A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one, perceived by the olfactory senses.

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Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing to the eye's ability to focus.

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