An Electron Is in the N = 3 Energy Level

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Multiple Choice

An electron is in the n = 3 energy level in a hydrogen atom.What can you say about the spectral series in which it can participate?

• A) If the electron gains energy, it can participate in the Lyman series; if it loses energy, it can participate in the Balmer series.
• B) If the electron gains energy, it can participate in the Lyman series or the Paschen series; if it loses energy, it can participate in the Balmer series.
• C) If the electron gains energy, it can participate in the Balmer series; if it loses energy, it can participate in the Paschen series.
• D) If the electron gains energy, it can participate in the Paschen series; if it loses energy, it can participate in the Lyman series or the Balmer series.

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