transitions in a hydrogen atom........?

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transitions in a hydrogen atom........?

Which of the following transitions in a hydrogen atom would emit the lowest energy photon?

a.n = 3 to n = 2
b.n = 1 to n = 2
c.n = 6 to n = 5
d.n = 2 to n = 8
e.n = 5 to n = 1

2007-05-31 06:00:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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hey man.. don be so lazy 2 use formulae to calculate la.. there is an formulae for it

2007-05-31 06:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋

The energy levels become closer and closer as you move to higher energy levels. The correct answer is C.

2007-05-31 06:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by ChemTeam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

c.n = 6 to n = 5

2007-05-31 06:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋