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To calculate:The minimum electron energy needed for the hydrogen atoms to emit red light when the atom goes from
Answer to Problem 51A
The hydrogen atoms require
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The hydrogen gas emits red light when the atom makes a transition from
Formula used:
The energy of
Where
Calculation:
As per problem,
Calculate the energy of the level
Calculate the energy of the level
The energy difference between the two levels is
Hence,
Conclusion:
Thus, the hydrogen atoms require
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