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Bohr and Balmer Equations

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Wavelength and Frequency
Diffraction vs Refraction
The Particle Nature of Light
Photoelectric Effect
De Broglie Wavelength
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Bohr Model
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
End of Chapter 7 Problems
Additional Practice
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Bohr and Balmer Equations
Wave Function
Dimensional Boxes
GuideAdditional PracticeSummary
Problem

Calculate the wavelength of light produced if an electron moves from n = 5 state to n = 3 state of an electron in a hydrogen atom.

Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. 

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