You Think You Have Identified a New Type of Atom

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Multiple Choice

You think you have identified a new type of atom based on its atomic emission spectrum.Based on empirical data, it appears as though the energy levels of the atom are inversely proportional to N₂, like hydrogen.When an electron falls from n_initial = 5 to n_final = 2, a 1.4 *10^-18 J photon is emitted.What is the value of the Rydberg constant for this atom?

• A)6.7 * 10^-18 J
• B)4.7* 10^-18 J
• C)4.2* 10^-18 J
• D)1.5 * 10¹⁷ J
• E)2.1 * 10¹⁷ J

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