When a Hydrogen Atom Absorbs a Photon That Raises It

question 63

Multiple Choice

When a hydrogen atom absorbs a photon that raises it to the n = 4 state,how many different energies are possible for the photon(s) that may be emitted as the atom eventually returns to the ground state?

• A)3
• B)4
• C)5
• D) The correct answer is not given.

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