In a hydrogen atom, a transition from the third to the second energy level will

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on: Aug 28, 2013

In a hydrogen atom, a transition from the third to the second energy level will produce
A) a red emission line.
B) a blue green absorption line.
C) a violet emission line.
D) an infrared emission line.
E) an ultraviolet absorption line.

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Reply #1 on: Aug 28, 2013

I know the answer! It's A.

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