The most prominent line in the spectrum of mercury is at 253.652 nm. Other lines are located at 365.015 nm, 404.656 nm, 435.833 nm, and 1013.975 nm. 

(a) Which of these lines represents the most energetic light?

(b) What is the frequency of the most prominent line? What is the energy of one photon with this wavelength?

(c) Are any of these lines found in the spectrum of mercury shown in Figure 6.6? What color or colors are these lines?

Data given in Figure 6.6

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A(nm) 400 H Hg Ne 500 600 700