Transitions in the hydrogen atom corresponds to absorption or emission of energy:absorption OR emission of ene?

Determine whether each of the following transitions in the hydrogen atom corresponds to absorption or emission of energy. For these equations which statement applies: absorption of energy OR emission of energy.1) n=3→n=12) n=2→ n=43) n=4→n=3

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Bernhard White

Feb 20, 2025

To go from a lower energy level to a higher one, as in 2) where the elctron goes from n=2 to n=4, requires ABSORPTION of energy. When the electron falls from a higher energy level to a lower one, as in 1) and 3), it EMITS energy in the form of light.... Show More

Bernhard White

Feb 20, 2025

The numbers depend on how far the electron is from the nucleus. The bigger the number the further away the electron. Electrons are attracted to the nucleus so energy would be needed to move from a low (near nucleus) to high number shell. So if shell number gets bigger energy goes in and the electron Absorbs energy.... Show More

Mr. Ellis Hintz

Transitions in the hydrogen atom corresponds to absorption or emission of energy:absorption OR emission of ene?

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