I know the H gamma line is caused by an electron changing from energy level 5 to level 2, but what ion/atom gives rise to this 434nm line? Is it just atomic hydrogen or is it an ion??
2007-09-04 02:54:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Need to know atom/ion of H beta too. Not sure whether it's just 'H' or if I kneed to give an ion. Please help??
2007-09-04 03:02:45 · update #1
It's just a normal hydrogen atom: One proton and one electron. Keep in mind that an ionized hydrogen atom has lost its only electron. And as you know, the Balmer lines are created when an electron changes energy states, so ionized Hydrogen can't make Balmer lines.
2007-09-04 06:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
n = 3 to n = 2 is H-alpha
n = 4 to n = 2 is H-beta
n = 5 to n = 2 is H-gamma
2007-09-04 10:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋