Emission and absorption spectra of the hydrogen atom exhibit line spectra characteristic of quantized systems. In an
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Emission and absorption spectra of the hydrogen atom exhibit line spectra characteristic of quantized systems. In an absorption experiment, a sample of hydrogen atoms is irradiated with light with wavelengths ranging from 100 to 1000 nm. In an emission spectrum experiment, the hydrogen atoms are excited through an energy source that provides a range of energies from 1230 to 1240 kJ mol-1 to the atoms. Assume that the absorption spectrum is obtained at room temperature, when all atoms are in the ground state.
(a) Calculate the position of the lines in the absorption spectrum.
(b) Calculate the position of the lines in the emission spectrum.
(c) Compare the line spectra observed in the two experiments. In particular, will the number of lines observed be the same?
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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications
ISBN: 9780132931281
11th Edition
Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette