Use the Rydberg equation to calculate the wavelength (in nm) of the hydrogen Balmer series line having nouter = 5 and ninner = 2. After calculating delta E, take the absolute value, and solve for frequency using Equation (1). Use this frequency in Equation (2) to solve for the wavelength. Express your answer to 3 significant figures.

Use the Rydberg equation to calculate the wavelength (in nm) of the hydrogen Balmer series line having nouter = 5 and ninner = 2. After calculating delta E, take the absolute value, and solve for frequency using Equation (1). Use this frequency in Equation (2) to solve for the wavelength. Express your answer to 3 significant figures.

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Chapter4: The Particle Nature Of Matter

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