When a Hydrogen Atom Absorbs a Photon That Raises It

question 59

Multiple Choice

When a hydrogen atom absorbs a photon that raises it to the n = 5 state,how many different energies are possible for the photon(s) that may be emitted as the atom eventually returns to the ground state?

• A)4
• B)5
• C)6
• D)10
• E)T​he correct answer is not given.

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