If the Hydrogen Atom Is in the N = 4

question 39

Multiple Choice

If the hydrogen atom is in the n = 4 state, what is the largest number of photons that can be emitted as the atom goes back to the ground state?

• A)0
• B)4
• C)2
• D)3
• E)1

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