For a hydrogen‑like atom, classify the electron transitions according to whether they result in the absorption or emission of light.

Question

Answer bank: Sort into two columns - Absorption and emission

n=3 to n=5, n=2 to n=1, n=1 to n=3, n=3 to n=2

Ignoring sign, which transition is associated with the greatest energy change?

n=3 to n=2, n=3 to n=5, n=1 to n=3, n=2 to n=1

Answer 1

Absorption ............ Emission

n=3 to n=5............. n=2 to n=1

n=1 to n=3............. n=3 to n=2

n=3 to n=5