Calculate the final orbital, n_f, of an electron in a hydrogen atom that starts at orbital n = 4 and undergoes an energy transition of -1.06 × 10^-19 J. A) 3 B) 4 C) 2 D) 5 E) 1

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The energy difference between levels in a hydrogen atom is given by the formula: ΔE = -2.18 × 10^-18 J (1/nf^2 - 1/ni^2). Solving for nf with ΔE = -1.06 × 10^-19 J and ni = 4 gives nf = 3.

Calculate the Final Orbital, Nf, of an Electron in a Hydrogen

Calculate the Final Orbital, N_f, of an Electron in a Hydrogen