Chapter 12, Problem 19CR

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The wave mechanical picture of the hydrogen atom should be used to describe the process when atom absorbs energy and moves to the excited state. For a hydrogen atom, principal energy levels and the sublevels should be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The observations obtained from hydrogen emission and absorption spectrums gives clear evidence for the existence of the quantized energy levels. There is the promotion of a hydrogen atomic sample to an excited state of energy takes place, which then releases radiation to release excess energy and come back to a lower state of energy.