Calculate the Wavelength of Light Associated with the Transition from N

question 19

Multiple Choice

Calculate the wavelength of light associated with the transition from n = 1 to n = 3 in the hydrogen atom.

• A) 103 nm
• B) 155 nm
• C) 646 nm
• D) 971 nm
• E) 136 nm

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Definitions:

Side Chain

The part of a molecule that is attached to a core structure and varies among molecules of the same class, influencing the properties of the molecule.

Asparagine

A type of amino acid that plays a vital role in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Hydrolyzed

The chemical process in which a molecule is split into two parts by the addition of a water molecule, often breaking down polymers into monomers.

Nonpolar Side Chain

A side chain in a molecule that does not have a polarity due to equal sharing of electrons, making it hydrophobic in biological molecules like amino acids.