(i)
The principal quantum number of the initial state of an atom as it emits an
(i)
Answer to Problem 1OQ
Option (e), 5 is the principal quantum number of the initial state of an atom as it emits an
Explanation of Solution
The principal quantum number corresponding to the M shell is 3, and the
Conclusion:
Since the electrons emits from the
Since the electrons fails to emit from the K shell, option (a) is incorrect.
Since the electrons are not coming from the L shell, option (b) is incorrect.
Since the electrons cannot emit from M shell to produce
Since the electrons are not excited from the N shell, option (d) is incorrect.
(ii)
The principal quantum number of the final state of an atom as it emits an
(ii)
Answer to Problem 1OQ
Option (c), 3 is the principal quantum number.
Explanation of Solution
The principal quantum number corresponding to the M shell is 3, and the
Conclusion:
Since final state is M shell whose principal quantum number is
The principal quantum number of the final state is not
The principal quantum number of the final state is not
The principal quantum number of the final state is not
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