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What is the Balmer series associated with?
What is the Balmer series associated with?
- Visible region of the atomic spectrum of hydrogen (correct)
- X-ray spectrum of hydrogen
- Ultraviolet spectrum of hydrogen
- Infrared spectrum of hydrogen
Which formula represents the visible lines of the hydrogen spectrum in the Balmer series?
Which formula represents the visible lines of the hydrogen spectrum in the Balmer series?
- $ar{v} = R \left( \frac{1}{4^{2}} - \frac{1}{n^{2}} \right)$
- $ar{v} = R \left( \frac{1}{2^{2}} - \frac{1}{n^{2}} \right)$ (correct)
- $ar{v} = R \left( \frac{1}{3^{2}} - \frac{1}{n^{2}} \right)$
- $ar{v} = R \left( \frac{1}{1^{2}} - \frac{1}{n^{2}} \right)$
In the Balmer series formula, what does the variable $R$ represent?
In the Balmer series formula, what does the variable $R$ represent?
- The frequency of light
- The wavelength of light
- The energy of the photon
- The Rydberg constant (correct)
What condition must be satisfied for an integer $n$ in the Balmer series formula?
What condition must be satisfied for an integer $n$ in the Balmer series formula?
Which of the following statements is false regarding the Balmer series?
Which of the following statements is false regarding the Balmer series?
Flashcards
Balmer Series
Balmer Series
The series of spectral lines observed in the visible region of hydrogen's atomic spectrum.
Spectral lines
Spectral lines
Distinct lines of color in a spectrum.
Visible region
Visible region
The part of the electromagnetic spectrum humans can see.
Hydrogen spectrum
Hydrogen spectrum
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Balmer formula
Balmer formula
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Study Notes
Balmer Series
- The series of spectral lines in the visible region of hydrogen's atomic spectrum is called the Balmer series.
Hydrogen Spectrum Formula
- The visible lines in the hydrogen spectrum follow a specific formula:
- ν = R ( 1/2² - 1/n²)
- where:
- ν represents frequency
- R is the Rydberg constant
- n is an integer greater than 2 (n = 3, 4, 5...)
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This quiz explores the Balmer series, which refers to the visible lines in hydrogen's atomic spectrum. Understand the frequency formula and its components, such as the Rydberg constant and the integer n. Test your knowledge on how these elements interact in the context of spectral lines.
