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Homework Statement
Find the wavelength of the radiation emitted when a hydrogen atom makes a transition from the n = 6 to the n = 3 state. Give answer in µm.
Homework Equations
z^2 / n^2 x 13.6ev
delta E = E2 - E1 = hv
The Attempt at a Solution
E(sub n1) = 1^2 / 6^2 x 13.6 ev = 0.3778
E(sub n2) = 1^2 / 3^2 x 13.6 ev = 1.511
1.511 - 0.3778 = 1.1332 = hv
1.1332 / 6.626 x 10^-34 = v
v = 1.710 x 10^33
I am very confused by this problem and am not even sure if I have the right equations, which were taken from the book. Please advise. Thank you in advance.