There are 15 different possibilities for an electron in the hydrogen atom to transition to a lower energy level. (Count them to prove it to yourself!) Study the hydrogen emission spectrum and complete the following statement. 400 500 600 700 The hydrogen emission spectrum shown indicates that a total of 4 transitions emit light in the visible region. Where do the other electronic transmissions occur? The transitions occur outside the visible region, like the UV or IR region, etc.

There are 15 different possibilities for an electron in the hydrogen atom to transition to a lower energy level. (Count them to prove it to yourself!) Study the hydrogen emission spectrum and complete the following statement. 400 500 600 700 The hydrogen emission spectrum shown indicates that a total of 4 transitions emit light in the visible region. Where do the other electronic transmissions occur? The transitions occur outside the visible region, like the UV or IR region, etc.

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Chapter6: Electronic Structure And The Periodic Table

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Problem 66QAP: Consider the following transitions 1. n=3 to n=1 2. n=2 to n=33. n=4 to n=34. n=3 to n=5(a) For...

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