The Rydberg Equation, Giving the Wavelengths of Lines in the Spectrum

question 59

True/False

The Rydberg equation, giving the wavelengths of lines in the spectrum of the hydrogen atom, was obtained by assuming that energy is quantized.

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Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

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