MDCAT Physics MCQ #328

A hydrogen atom emits a photon when an electron transitions from n=3 to n=2. Which series does this emission belong to?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #328

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A hydrogen atom emits a photon when an electron transitions from n=3 to n=2. Which series does this emission belong to?

    • A) Lyman
    • B) Balmer
    • C) Paschen
    • D) Brackett

    Answer: Balmer

    Explanation: Balmer series involves transitions to n=2; Lyman is to n=1. A fails because Lyman is UV, not visible.