Chapter 1, Problem 1A.15E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The values of $n$ for the initial and final energy levels of the electron during the emission of energy that leads to the spectral line observed at $102.6nm$ have to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The relationship between wavelength, frequency and speed of light is given below.

  $\lambda \times \nu =c$

Where, $\lambda$ is the wavelength, $\nu$ is the frequency of radiation and $c$ is the speed of light.

Rydberg equation:

  $\begin{array}{l}\nu =R\left\{\frac{1}{n_1{}^2}-\frac{1}{n_2{}^2}\right\}\\ \\ Where,n_1=1,2,\mathrm{....},n_2=n_1+1,n_1+2,\mathrm{....}\end{array}$

R is the Rydberg constant.  Its value is $3.29\times {10}^{15}Hz.$