Find the wavelengths of the transitions the transition from n₁ = 8 to n₂ = 3 for a hydrogen atom.

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Find the wavelengths of the transitions the transition from n₁ = 8 to n₂ = 3 for a
hydrogen atom.
Transcribed Image Text:Find the wavelengths of the transitions the transition from n₁ = 8 to n₂ = 3 for a hydrogen atom.
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Concept and Principle:
  • Electronic transitions mainly take place by absorbing or releasing electromagnetic radiation. When the electron moves to a higher state it will do so by absorbing energy in the form of a photon and when they are moving down to a lower level it will emit a photon.

 

  • The wavelength of the photon is given by the Rydberg formula,

λ=1R(n12n22n12n22)

Here R is the Rydberg constant and has a value of 1.097373 × 107 m-1, and n1 and n2 are the states in which transition takes place.

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