In which transition of hydrogen atom is the wavelength of 486.1 nm produced?A. Balmer SeriesB. Paschen SeriesC. Lyman seriesD. Pfund series
Question
In which transition of hydrogen atom is the wavelength of 486.1 nm produced?
A. Balmer Series
B. Paschen Series
C. Lyman series
D. Pfund series
Solution
The wavelength of 486.1 nm falls within the visible light spectrum, which is produced by the Balmer series of hydrogen atom transitions. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Balmer Series.
Here's a step-by-step explanation:
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Identify the series in the hydrogen spectrum that corresponds to visible light. The Balmer series represents transitions that emit light in the visible spectrum.
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The given wavelength of 486.1 nm falls within the range of the visible light spectrum (approximately 400-700 nm).
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Therefore, the transition producing this wavelength must be part of the Balmer series.
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