Calculate the wavelength of the photon (in nm) emitted when the hydrogen atom undergoes a transition from n = 5 to n = 3. (R = 1.096776 x107 m–1), using the following formula

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Calculate the wavelength of the photon (in nm) emitted when the hydrogen atom undergoes a transition from n = 5 to n = 3. (R = 1.096776 x107 m–1), using the following formula: 

1
le
2
=
RH
1
2
n² n²
Where n₁ < n₂
1
Transcribed Image Text:1 le 2 = RH 1 2 n² n² Where n₁ < n₂ 1
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