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The wavelength frequency, and energy (electron volts) for the second and third lines in the Lyman Series.
Answer to Problem 3.18P
Second Line λ = 1.023 x 10-7 m
E = 12.11 eV
Third Line
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
The formulas
Calculation:
To solve the second line:
n1= 1
n2 = 3
Substituting these values,
To determine the energy, the frequency must be found.
To solve the third line:
n1= 1
n2 = 4
Substituting these values,
To determine the energy, the frequency must be found.
Conclusion:
The wavelength of the second line λ is
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