Determine the End (Final)value of N in a Hydrogen Atom

question 47

Multiple Choice

Determine the end (final) value of n in a hydrogen atom transition,if the electron starts in n = 1 and the atom absorbs a photon of light with an energy of 2.044 × 10^-18 J.

• A) 3
• B) 4
• C) 2
• D) 5
• E) 6

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