Practice mode Atomic Spectra

In which region of the electromagnetic spectrum does the Lyman series of hydrogen lie?

Correct answer A. Ultraviolet

Explanation

Lyman lines end at n = 1, the largest energy gaps in hydrogen, so the photons have high energy and short wavelengths in the ultraviolet region.

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