MDCAT Physics MCQ #305

The wavelength of the photon emitted when an electron jumps from n=∞ to n=2 in a hydrogen atom is

MDCAT Physics MCQ #305

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The wavelength of the photon emitted when an electron jumps from n=∞ to n=2 in a hydrogen atom is

    • A) 3646 Å
    • B) 6563 Å
    • C) 1216 Å
    • D) 911 Å

    Answer: 3646 Å

    Explanation: Series limit of Balmer series corresponds to n=∞ to n=2; wavelength is 3646 Å.