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When a hydrogen atom absorbs a photon that raises it to the n = 4 state, what is the least number of photons that can be emitted by that atom as it returns to the ground state?
 a. 4
  c. 5
  b. 3
  d. The correct value is not given.

Question 2

When a hydrogen atom absorbs a photon that raises it to the n = 5 state, how many different energies are possible for the photon(s) that may be emitted as the atom eventually returns to the ground state?
 a. 5
  c. 4
  b. 3
  d. The correct value is not given.



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Answer to Question 1

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mmm

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Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Gracias!

 

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