Using the Bohr equation, calculate the change in energy of a hydrogen atom for the following electronic transitions. You must show your work.(-2.179*10^-18 J)
a. n1 → n2
b. n8 → n5
a) energy of transition in wavenumber if given by rydber equation
wavenumber = 10973731.6 ( 1/n1^2 -1/n2^2)
wavenumber = 10973731.6 ( 1/1 - 1/4) = 8230298.7 m-1
E = h x c x wavenumber = ( 6.625x10^-34) x ( 3 x 10^8) x ( 8230298.7)
= 1.636 x 10^ -18 J
b) wavenumber = 10973731.6 ( 1/8^2 -1/5^2) = - 267484.7
E = ( 6.625 x 10^ -34) x ( 3 x 10^8) x ( -267484.7) = -5.316 x 10^ -20
-ve sign indicates energy is released
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