MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #768

The wavelength of the first line of the Balmer series is 656 nm. What is the wavelength of the second line?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #768

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The wavelength of the first line of the Balmer series is 656 nm. What is the wavelength of the second line?

    • A) 486 nm
    • B) 434 nm
    • C) 410 nm
    • D) 397 nm

    Answer: 486 nm

    Explanation: First line is n=3 to n=2, second line is n=4 to n=2, λ = 486 nm. Option B is for n=5 to n=2.