Homework Help: Chemistry

Posted by Giznelbell on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 11:07pm.

Calculate the wavelength of light emitted when each of the following transitions occur in the hydrogen atom.
(a) n = 5 n = 4
_________nm
(b) n = 5 n = 3
_____________ nm
(c) n = 5 n = 2
__________ nm

Calculate the maximum wavelength of light capable of removing an electron for a hydrogen atom from the energy state characterized by the following.
n = 2
_________nm
n = 4
_______ nm

how do u do this?

Chemistry - bobpursley, Monday, October 20, 2008 at 11:16pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rydberg_formula

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