Consider the transition from the energy levels n = 3 to n = 4. What is the wavelength associated with this transition, in nm? nm

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Consider the transition from the energy levels n = 3 to n = 4. What is the wavelength associated with this transition, in nm?

nm

In what spectral region does this transition occur?

this wavelength is in the ultraviolet
this wavelength is in the visible
this wavelength is in the infrared

Is energy absorbed or released for this transition?

energy is absorbed
energy is released

 

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