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The difference between the atom’s two energy levels of yellow sodium emission line, which has the wavelength of
Answer to Problem 9SP
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The wavelength of the yellow sodium emission line is
Formula used:
The expression for the difference between the two energy levels is written as
Here,
Explanation:
Recall the expression for the difference between the two energy levels:
Substitute
Conclusion:
Hence, the difference between the atom’s two energy levels of yellow sodium emission line is
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