A certain type of atom has only four energy levels, as shown in the figure above. The "spectral lines" produced by this element are all visible, except for one ultra- violet line. The quantum jump that produces the UV line is
A) state 4 to 3.
B) state 1 to 4
C) state 4 to 1.
D) state 2 to 1.
E) Impossible to determine without further information.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The UV line corresponds to the largest energy transition, which is from the highest energy state (state 4) to the lowest energy state (state 1).

A Certain Type of Atom Has Only Four Energy Levels