In Making a Transition from State N = 1 to State

question 10

Multiple Choice

In making a transition from state n = 1 to state n = 2, the hydrogen atom must

• A)absorb a photon of energy 10.2 eV.
• B)emit a photon of energy 10.2 eV.
• C)absorb a photon of energy 13.58 eV.
• D)emit a photon of energy 13.58 eV.
• E)none of the given answers are correct.

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