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The Balmer formula can be written as follows: lambda = (364.56nm)(m^2/m^2 - 4) w

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Question

The Balmer formula can be written as follows: lambda = (364.56nm)(m^2/m^2 - 4) where m is equal to any integer larger than 2. This represents the wavelengths of visible colors that are emitted from hydrogen atom. Calculate the first color (wavelength) that is observed in the spectrum of hydrogen. (Express your answer to five significant figures Calculate the second color (wavelength) that is observed in the spectrum of hydrogen. (Express your answer to five significant figures) Calculate the third color (wavelength) that is observed in the spectrum of hydrogen. (Express your answer to five significant figures) Calculate the fourth color (wavelength) that is observed in the spectrum of hydrogen. (Express your answer to five significant figures)

Explanation / Answer

1. wavelength = > (m=3) => 364.56*9/5 = 656.2 , red color

2. wavelength => (m=4) => 364.56*16/12 = 484.8648 nm

3. wavelength => (m=5) => 364.56 * 25/21 = 434 nm

4. wavelength => (m=6) => 364.56 * 36/32 = 410.13 nm