What Is the Difference in Wavelength for Spectral Lines Emitted

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the difference in wavelength for spectral lines emitted by hydrogen for transitions from the n = 16 level to the n = 2 level and transitions from the n = 15 level to the n = 2 level? (R_H = 1.097 × 10⁷ m−¹.)

• A) 1.0 × 10−¹⁰ m
• B) 2.0 × 10−¹⁰ m
• C) 4.1 × 10−¹⁰ m
• D) 8.1 × 10−¹⁰ m
• E) 1.6 × 10−⁹ m

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