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Homework Statement
Transitions between n=109 to n=108 have been observed in highly excited helium atoms and in this case the Bohr model is a valid approximation. Why is this?
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
I'm having some problems with this question and it probably comes down to a lack of understanding.
I think it may be because the electron that undergoes this transition is so far from the nucleus/the other e- that we can assume they don't interact with one another (such that Bohr model is valid) but I'm not overly sure/don't understand enough.
Any help would be greatly appreciated thank you!