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
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