Chapter 6.4, Problem 1PPC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The values of transitions that would emit large amounts of energy from the given three pairs of transitions are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The transition energy of an electron can be expressed as follows:

$\Delta E=-2.18\text{ J}\left(\frac{1}{n_f^2}-\frac{1}{n_i^2}\right)$

Here, $\Delta E$ is the transition energy, $n_f^{}$ is the excited state and $n_i^{}$ is ground state.