Find the Wavelength of Light Emitted by a Hydrogen Atom

question 68

Multiple Choice

Find the wavelength of light emitted by a hydrogen atom when its electron makes the transition from the n = 5 state to the n = 2 state.

• A)434 nm
• B)652 nm
• C)397 nm
• D)486 nm
• E)404 nm

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