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Chapter 9, Problem 34Q

(a)

To determine

The minimum amount of energy in electron volt required by an oxygen atom to start emission at a wavelength of 557 nm.

(b)

To determine

The reason because of which the value obtained in part (a) is minimum for the energy required for start emission, at a wavelength of 557 nm, by the oxygen atom.

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