The energy E of the electron in a hydrogen atom can be calculated from the Bohr formula: R E=- In this equation R stands for the Rydberg energy, and n stands for the principal quantum number of the orbital that holds the electron. (You can find the value of the Rydberg energy using the Data button on the ALEKS toolbar.) Calculate the wavelength of the line in the emission line spectrum of hydrogen caused by the transition of the electron from an orbital with n=6 to an orbital with n=2. Round your answer to 3 significant digits.

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The energy E of the electron in a hydrogen atom can be calculated from the Bohr formula:
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In this equation R, stands for the Rydberg energy, and n stands for the principal quantum number of the orbital that holds the electron. (You can find the value
of the Rydberg energy using the Data button on the ALEKS toolbar.)
Calculate the wavelength of the line in the emission line spectrum of hydrogen caused by the transition of the electron from an orbital with n= 6 to an orbital
with n=2. Round your answer to 3 significant digits.
nm
x10
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Transcribed Image Text:The energy E of the electron in a hydrogen atom can be calculated from the Bohr formula: Ry E= 2 In this equation R, stands for the Rydberg energy, and n stands for the principal quantum number of the orbital that holds the electron. (You can find the value of the Rydberg energy using the Data button on the ALEKS toolbar.) Calculate the wavelength of the line in the emission line spectrum of hydrogen caused by the transition of the electron from an orbital with n= 6 to an orbital with n=2. Round your answer to 3 significant digits. nm x10 Submit Assignment Continue O 2021 McGraw Hill LLC. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use Privacy Center / Accessibility MacBook/ 20 000 O00 DII DD esc F10 F11 F12 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 ! @ %23 2$ & ( ) 1 2 4 5 6 7 del { [ } ] Q W E R T Y U P tab + II * 00 # 3
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