Consider the electronic transition from n = 5 to n = 4 in a hydrogen atom, and s
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Question
Consider the electronic transition from n = 5 to n = 4 in a hydrogen atom, and select the correct statement below.
A. A photon of 1823 nm wavelength and 1.09x10-19 J energy was absorbed by the hydrogen atom during the electronic transition.
B. A photon of 1823 nm wavelength and 1.09x10-19 J energy was emitted from the hydrogen atom during the electronic transition.
C. A photon of 4051 nm wavelength and 4.91x10-20 J energy was absorbed by the hydrogen atom during the electronic transition.
D. A photon of 4051 nm wavelength and 4.91x10-20 J energy was emitted from the hydrogen atom during the electronic transition.
Explanation / Answer
. A photon of 1823 nm wavelength and 1.09x10-19 J energy was emitted from the hydrogen atom during the electronic transition