Find the energy of absorption (in J) and its wavelength (in nm) when an electron is excited from n = 2 to n = 4. use exponential notation where necessary Energy = J Wavelength = nm

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Find the energy of absorption (in J) and its wavelength (in nm) when an electron is excited from n = 2 to n = 4. use exponential notation where necessary Energy = J Wavelength = nm
ΔΕ = -Β
[(G)-()]
hc
λ
E
B = 2.18x10-18 J; h= 6.626x10-34 Js; c= 2.998x108
m/s
Transcribed Image Text:ΔΕ = -Β [(G)-()] hc λ E B = 2.18x10-18 J; h= 6.626x10-34 Js; c= 2.998x108 m/s
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