Calculate the Wavelength of Light Absorbed by a Hydrogen Atom

question 72

Multiple Choice

Calculate the wavelength of light absorbed by a hydrogen atom when an electron undergoes an n = 2 to n = 4 transmission.

• A) 433.9 nm
• B) 410.0 nm
• C) 1093 nm
• D) 486.0 nm
• E) 3295 nm

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