The Wavelength of the Visible Line in the Hydrogen Spectrum

question 60

Multiple Choice

The wavelength of the visible line in the hydrogen spectrum that corresponds to m = 5 in the Balmer equation is

• A)656 nm
• B)486 nm
• C)434 nm
• D)410 nm
• E)None of these is correct.

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