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(a) In the hydrogen spectrum produced, how many lines in the visible region are

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Question

(a) In the hydrogen spectrum produced, how many lines in the visible region are produced?
_____ lines

(b) The red line in the hydrogen emission spectrum results from which of the following transitions?
A. n = 3 to n = 2
B. n = 3 to n = 1
C. n = 6 to n = 4
D. n = 4 to n = 2


(c) The line with a wavelength of 411 nm corresponds to an electron moving between:
A. 4 and 2.
B. 5 and 2.
C. 6 and 2.
D. 3 and 2.

(d) The function of the slit in the apparatus is to:
A. produce the lines in the spectrum.
B. record the lines in the spectrum.
C. disperse the light.
D. focus the light on the prism.

(e) The wavelength of 486 nm is associated with:
A. blue line and the 5 to 2 transition.
B. green line and the 4 to 2 transition.
C. blue line and the 4 to 2 transition.
D. green line and the 5 to 2 transition.

Explanation / Answer

B. n = 3 to n = 1