Figure 37.7 identified the wavelengths of four lines in the Balmer series of hydrogen.

a. Determine the Balmer formula n and m values for these wavelengths.
b. Predict the wavelength of the fifth line in the spectrum.

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The spectral lines extend to the series limit at 364.7 nm. Hydrogen emission spectrum 656.5 nm 486.3 nm 434.2 nm 410.3 nm