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Chapter 6: Problem 13

For the Pfund series, \(\mathbf{n}_{\mathrm{lo}}=5\). (a) Calculate the wavelength in nanometers of a transition from \(\mathbf{n}=7\) to \(\mathrm{n}=5 .\) (b) In what region of the spectrum are these lines formed?

Short Answer

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The wavelength of the transition from n=7 to n=5 in the Pfund series is approximately 2165.92 nm. This transition belongs to the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Step by step solution

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Recall the Rydberg formula

The Rydberg formula is given by: \[ \frac{1}{\lambda}=R_H \left(\frac{1}{n_{lo}^2} - \frac{1}{n_{up}^2}\right) \] where λ is the wavelength of the transition, R_H=1.097373 × 10^7 m^-1 is the Rydberg constant for hydrogen, n_lo is the lower energy level, and n_up is the higher energy level. In this problem, n_lo=5 and n_up=7.
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Calculate the wavelength using the Rydberg formula

Insert the values of n_lo, n_up, and R_H into the Rydberg formula: \[ \frac{1}{\lambda} = 1.097373 \times 10^7 \left(\frac{1}{5^2} - \frac{1}{7^2}\right) \] Now calculate the wavelength by finding the reciprocal of the expression on the right-hand side, and convert it from meters to nanometers. \[ \lambda = \frac{1}{1.097373 \times 10^7\left(\frac{1}{5^2} - \frac{1}{7^2}\right)} \times 10^9 \] Calculate λ by plugging in the numbers: \[ \lambda \approx 2165.92 \ \text{nm} \]
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Determine the region of the electromagnetic spectrum

Consult the electromagnetic spectrum and the wavelength of the transition: 1. Ultraviolet: 10 nm to 400 nm 2. Visible: 400 nm to 700 nm 3. Infrared: 700 nm to 1 mm Since the calculated wavelength is 2165.92 nm, it falls into the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
04

Answer

(a) The wavelength of the transition from n=7 to n=5 in the Pfund series is approximately 2165.92 nm. (b) These lines are formed in the infrared region of the spectrum.

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