Math Problem Statement

A photon with a wavelength of 102.6 nm is emitted from a hydrogen atom as excited electron falls to the ground state (i.e. nfinal = 1).

What is ninitial for this photon?

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Atomic Spectroscopy
Quantum Transitions
Algebra

Formulas

Rydberg formula: 1/λ = R_H * (1/n_final^2 - 1/n_initial^2)

Theorems

Rydberg Constant for Hydrogen Atom

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College Level