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What is defined as the arrangement of EM waves in order of increasing frequency?
What is defined as the arrangement of EM waves in order of increasing frequency?
Which segment of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?
Which segment of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?
What happens when electrons in hydrogen atoms return to lower orbits?
What happens when electrons in hydrogen atoms return to lower orbits?
In which regions do the spectral lines of hydrogen predominantly lie?
In which regions do the spectral lines of hydrogen predominantly lie?
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How quickly do electrons return to lower orbits after excitation in hydrogen gas?
How quickly do electrons return to lower orbits after excitation in hydrogen gas?
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Which series corresponds to the emission of energy in the ultraviolet region?
Which series corresponds to the emission of energy in the ultraviolet region?
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What is the formula to determine the number of lines in the Lyman series?
What is the formula to determine the number of lines in the Lyman series?
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Which series is associated with the energy level of 0.31 eV?
Which series is associated with the energy level of 0.31 eV?
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In which region of the electromagnetic spectrum does the Balmer series emit light?
In which region of the electromagnetic spectrum does the Balmer series emit light?
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From which quantum level does the Paschen series transition originate?
From which quantum level does the Paschen series transition originate?
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Which of the following series corresponds to infrared emission?
Which of the following series corresponds to infrared emission?
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What is the energy level associated with the Brackett series?
What is the energy level associated with the Brackett series?
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How many lines does the Paschen series have if $n2 = 4$?
How many lines does the Paschen series have if $n2 = 4$?
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What is the total number of spectral lines when an electron transitions from the 6th to the 3rd orbit?
What is the total number of spectral lines when an electron transitions from the 6th to the 3rd orbit?
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How many spectral lines fall in the Paschen region when an electron transitions from n2 = 6 to n1 = 3?
How many spectral lines fall in the Paschen region when an electron transitions from n2 = 6 to n1 = 3?
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What value of n corresponds to 10 spectral lines when an electron transitions from n to 1?
What value of n corresponds to 10 spectral lines when an electron transitions from n to 1?
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In the context of the Balmer series of a hydrogen atom, what n values correspond to the 3rd line in the spectrum?
In the context of the Balmer series of a hydrogen atom, what n values correspond to the 3rd line in the spectrum?
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When calculating spectral lines, what is the formula used to find the total lines in a spectrum given n2 and n1 values?
When calculating spectral lines, what is the formula used to find the total lines in a spectrum given n2 and n1 values?
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Study Notes
Atomic Structure and Spectra
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Electromagnetic Spectrum (EM Spectrum): The arrangement of electromagnetic waves in order of increasing frequency or decreasing wavelength. This includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
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Energy and Wavelength Relationship: Energy (E) is directly proportional to frequency (ν) and inversely proportional to wavelength (λ). This relationship is expressed as E = hν = hc/λ, where h is Planck's constant and c is the speed of light.
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Bohr Model of the Atom: A model of the atom proposing that electrons orbit the nucleus in specific energy levels. Electrons can jump between these energy levels by absorbing or emitting energy in the form of photons.
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Hydrogen Line Spectrum: Discrete wavelengths of light emitted by hydrogen atoms when electrons transition between energy levels. These spectral lines are grouped into series (Lyman, Balmer, Paschen, Brackett, Pfund, Humphrey).
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Energy Level Transitions: Electrons move between energy levels within the atom. This movement from lower to higher energy levels requires absorption of energy or from higher to lower energy levels requires emission of energy.
Calculation of spectral lines
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Total Number of Spectral Lines: The total number of spectral lines emitted when an electron transitions from a higher energy level (n₂) to a lower energy level (n₁) can be calculated using the formula: (n₂-n₁)(n₂-n₁ + 1)/2
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Example Calculation: If an electron transits from n₂=6 to n₁=2, the calculation of the lines is (6-2)(6-2+1)/2 = (4)(5)/2=10 spectral lines.
Hydrogen Spectral Series and Energy Levels
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Energy Levels: Atoms have distinct energy levels. Electrons occupy these energy levels within the atom.
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Series: The spectral lines emitted by the electron transitions are organized into series:
SeriesRegionn₁n₂LymanUV12, 3, 4, ...BalmerVisible23, 4, 5, ...PaschenInfrared (IR)34, 5, 6, ...BrackettInfrared (IR)45, 6, 7, ...PfundInfrared (IR)56, 7, 8, ...HumphreyInfrared (IR)67, 8, 9, ...
- Transitions: Different lines in the series correspond to electron transitions between different energy levels.
Number of spectral lines
- Formula for Number of Lines: The formula for calculating the number of spectral lines when an electron transits from higher orbit to lower orbit is (n - 1)n/2; where n is the higher energy level.
Additional Notes
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The wavelengths and the locations of the spectral lines for different series of the hydrogen atomic emission spectra are categorized as ultraviolet, visible and infrared regions.
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The emission of light occurs when an electron within the atom transits from a higher energy level to a lower one. The energy difference corresponds to the wavelength or frequency of the emitted light.
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Test your knowledge on atomic structure and the electromagnetic spectrum. This quiz covers key concepts such as the Bohr model, energy-wavelength relationships, and the hydrogen line spectrum. Gain a deeper understanding of how these principles explain the behavior of atoms and light.
