The Longest Wavelength of a Photon That Can Be Emitted

question 24

Multiple Choice

The longest wavelength of a photon that can be emitted by a hydrogen atom,for which the initial state is n = 3,is closest to which one of the following values? (c = 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s,h = 6.626 × 10^-34 J ∙ s,1 eV = 1.60 × 10^-19 J)

• A)550 nm
• B)575 nm
• C)600 nm
• D)625 nm
• E)658 nm

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