Practice mode Atomic Spectra

To which energy level do electrons fall to produce the Balmer series?

Correct answer B. n = 2

Explanation

Balmer lines arise from transitions from n = 3, 4, 5 and higher down to n = 2. Lyman ends at n = 1 and Paschen at n = 3.

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