The N = 5 to N = 3 Transition in the Bohr

question 12

Multiple Choice

The n = 5 to n = 3 transition in the Bohr hydrogen atom corresponds to the ________ of a photon with a wavelength of ________ nm.

• A)absorption, 657
• B)absorption, 1280
• C)emission, 657
• D)emission, 1280
• E)emission, 389

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