Calculate the wavelength (in nm) of the line in the hydrogen spectrum for n 1 = 2

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Calculate the wavelength (in nm) of the line in the hydrogen spectrum for n1 = 2 and n2 = 4 (the second line of the Balmer series).

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The Rydberg equation is used to relate the wavelength of light to n1 and n2.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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