A certain electron of a certain element experiences an energy of -412 kJ/mol in the ground state while the value changes to -126 kJ/mol at the first excited state. What would be the wavelength of the photon emitted if this electron deexcites to the ground state? Show your calculations.

A certain electron of a certain element experiences an energy of -412 kJ/mol in the ground state while the value changes to -126 kJ/mol at the first excited state. What would be the wavelength of the photon emitted if this electron deexcites to the ground state? Show your calculations.

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl

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Chapter7: Atomic Structure And Periodicity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 91E: Given the valence electron orbital level diagram and the description, identify the element or ion....

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