An Electron Initially in the N = 2 Orbital of a Hydrogen

question 153

Multiple Choice

An electron initially in the n = 2 orbital of a hydrogen atom absorbs a photon with a wavelength of 656 nm. Calculate the final orbital, n_f.

• A) 3
• B) 5
• C) 2
• D) 4
• E) 6

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