The Wavelength of the Photon Emitted When a Hydrogen Atom

question 53

Multiple Choice

The wavelength of the photon emitted when a hydrogen atom undergoes a transition from the n = 5 state to the n = 1 state is approximately

• A)94.8 nm
• B)0.109 nm
• C)73.0 nm
• D)90.0 nm
• E)91.2 nm

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