Which Transition of the Electron in a Hydrogen Atom Results

question 10

Essay

Which transition of the electron in a hydrogen atom results in emission of the lowest frequency in the Lyman series? Calculate the frequency.
[R_H = 3.29 × 10¹⁵ Hz]

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