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Meekay
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I have been having trouble with this Balmer wavelength problem and was hoping I can get a little guidance.
The question: Find the balmer wavelength (n=3 --> n=2) emitted from a hydrogen-like Fe atom (z=26)
The answer is supposed to be 0.971 nm
My attempt:
1/lambda = R(1/n'^2 - 1/n2)
Since this is a hydrogen-like atom, it should be straight forward
I get lambda = 36/5*R which comes out to be 654 nm
And if I use one of Bohrs equations: E = -Z^2(R/n^2) and E3 = E2+ (hc/lambda) I get a value of 1200 nm
The question: Find the balmer wavelength (n=3 --> n=2) emitted from a hydrogen-like Fe atom (z=26)
The answer is supposed to be 0.971 nm
My attempt:
1/lambda = R(1/n'^2 - 1/n2)
Since this is a hydrogen-like atom, it should be straight forward
I get lambda = 36/5*R which comes out to be 654 nm
And if I use one of Bohrs equations: E = -Z^2(R/n^2) and E3 = E2+ (hc/lambda) I get a value of 1200 nm