MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #737

When an electron in a hydrogen atom jumps from higher orbits to the first orbit (n=1), which spectral series is produced?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #737

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When an electron in a hydrogen atom jumps from higher orbits to the first orbit (n=1), which spectral series is produced?

    • A) Lyman series
    • B) Balmer series
    • C) Paschen series
    • D) Pfund series

    Answer: Lyman series

    Explanation: The Lyman series is found in the UV region; Balmer is in the visible region and Paschen is in the infrared.