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In the Balmer series of the hydrogen atom, as the wavelength of spectral lines decreases, they appear:
In the Balmer series of the hydrogen atom, as the wavelength of spectral lines decreases, they appear:
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In spectral series, the spacing between successive lines decreases as they approach the series limit.
Updated On: Feb 12, 2025
- Equally spaced and equally intense.
- Further apart and stronger in intensity.
- Closer together and stronger in intensity.
- Closer together and weaker in intensity.
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Solution and Explanation
Hydrogen Spectrum and Balmer Series:
- The spectral lines in the Balmer series correspond to electronic transitions from higher energy levels to \( n = 2 \).
- As the wavelength decreases (moving towards the ultraviolet region), the lines become more closely spaced due to decreasing energy gaps.
- The intensity of the lines also decreases due to lower transition probabilities.
Thus, the correct answer is Closer together and weaker in intensity.
- The spectral lines in the Balmer series correspond to electronic transitions from higher energy levels to \( n = 2 \).
- As the wavelength decreases (moving towards the ultraviolet region), the lines become more closely spaced due to decreasing energy gaps.
- The intensity of the lines also decreases due to lower transition probabilities.
Thus, the correct answer is Closer together and weaker in intensity.
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