What Is the Shortest Wavelength of a Photon That Can

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is the shortest wavelength of a photon that can be emitted by a hydrogen atom,for which the initial state is n = 3? (c = 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s,h = 6.626 × 10^-34 J ∙ s,1 eV = 1.60 × 10^-19 J)

• A)822 nm
• B)850 nm
• C)103 nm
• D)91.4 nm
• E)950 nm

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