Question: A hydrogen atom in the ( n = 7 ) state decays to the ( n = 4 ) state. What

A hydrogen atom in the \( n=7\) state decays to the \( n=4\) state. What is the wavelength of the photon that the hydrogen atom emits? Use \( h c=1240\mathrm{~nm}\) eV.
\(\checkmark \mathrm{nm}\)
While in the first excited state, a hydrogen atom is illuminated by various wavelengths of light. What happens to the hydrogen atom when illuminated by each wavelength?
486.3 nm ?
491.3 nm ? jumps to \( n=4\) state
315.9 nm ?
Note: For a transition between bound states (finite \( n \)) you need to match the correct wavelength to about 8 significant figures. For this problem, treat a transition as happening if the wavelength is within 1.0 nm . WHAT IS THE ANSWER FOR THE LAST TWO THAT ARE WRONG?
A hydrogen atom in the \ ( n = 7 \ ) state decays

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