Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The wavelength of radiation generated by the transition from
Concept Introduction:
The relationship between wavelength, frequency and
Where,
Rydberg equation:
R is the Rydberg constant. Its value is
(b)
Interpretation:
The name given to the spectroscopic series to which the transition belongs has to be written.
Concept Introduction:
Lyman series:
This series is a set of lines in the UV region of the spectrum with
Balmer series:
This series is a set of lines with
(c)
Interpretation:
The region of the spectrum in which the transition takes place has to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
The wavelengths of
Radiation type | Frequency / | Wavelength / |
x-rays and | ||
Ultraviolet | ||
Violet | ||
Blue | ||
Green | ||
Yellow | ||
Orange | ||
Red | ||
Infrared | ||
Microwaves and radio waves |
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