MDCAT Physics MCQ #331

The red line in the Balmer series corresponds to which transition?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #331

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The red line in the Balmer series corresponds to which transition?

    • A) n=2 → n=1
    • B) n=3 → n=2
    • C) n=4 → n=2
    • D) n=5 → n=2

    Answer: n=3 → n=2

    Explanation: Balmer’s red line is from n=3 to n=2; A fails as it’s ultraviolet (Lyman).