A hydrogen atom with principal quantum number n = 3 can emit light with λ = 656 nm. Which statement — Atomic Structure Chemistry Question
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A hydrogen atom with principal quantum number n = 3 can emit light with λ = 656 nm. Which statement about a hydrogen atom with quantum number n = 4 is correct?
A.
It can only emit light with λ < 656 nm.
B.
It can only emit light with λ = 656 nm.
C.
It can only emit light with λ > 656 nm.
D.✓ Correct
It can emit light with wavelengths either less than or greater than 656 nm, but cannot emit light with λ = 656 nm.
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