The Balmer Series of Lines for the Hydrogen Atom Are

question 145

True/False

The Balmer series of lines for the hydrogen atom are found only in the visible region of the spectrum.

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Definitions:

Cyclic Hemiacetal

A molecule that results from the intramolecular reaction between an aldehyde and an alcohol in the same molecule, forming a cyclic structure with an ether bridge and an alcohol group.

Lactone

A cyclic ester that is formed by the intramolecular condensation of a hydroxy acid.

Structural Relationship

The way in which components of a molecular structure are connected or related, including bonds and spatial arrangements.

D-Ribose

A pentose (five-carbon sugar) that plays a vital role in the metabolism of nucleic acids in cells.