Which Transition in a Hydrogen Atom Will Cause Emission of the Shortest

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which transition in a hydrogen atom will cause emission of the shortest wavelength photon?

• A)n_initial = 5 to n_final = 3
• B)n_initial = 4 to n_final = 3
• C)n_initial = 4 to n_final = 2
• D)n_initial = 3 to n_final = 2
• E)n_initial = 3 to n_final = 1

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