A certain atom has only three energy levels. From lowest to highest energy, these levels are denoted n = 1, n = 2, and n = 3. When the atom transitions from the n = 3 level to the n = 2 level, it emits a photon of wavelength 800 nm. When the atom transitions from the n = 2 level to the n = 1 level, it emits a photon of wavelength 200 nm. What is the wavelength of the photon emitted when the atom transitions from the n = 3 level to the n = 1 level?A. 1000 nm B. 600 nm
C. 500 nm
D. 160 nm

D. 160 nm

Explanation:

The energy released from n = 3 to n = 1 must be equal to the sum of energies released from n = 3 to n = 2 and from n = 2 to n = 1. Therefore,

Energy of Photon from 3 to 1 = Energy of Photon from 3 to 2 + Energy of Photon from 2 to 1

where,

λ = wavelength of photon released from 3 to 1 = ?

λ₁ = wavelength of photon released from 3 to 2 = 800 nm

λ₂ = wavelength of photon released from 2 to 1 = 200 nm

Therefore,

Therefore, the correct option is:

D. 160 nm

i just did an experiment like this in my science class. also the answer is yes, it will get separated because they are two opposites meaning if they are opposite they can not attract.

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