An electron in a hydrogen atom jumps from the n = 5 to n = 3 level.Is a photon absorbed or emitted in this process? What is the wavelength of the photon? State whether the photon is in the visible,ultraviolet,or infrared range of the electro-magnetic spectrum.
A)absorbed,1280 nm,infrared
B)emitted,605 nm,visible
C)emitted,1280 nm,infrared
D)absorbed,605 nm,visible
E)emitted,605 nm,infrared

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When an electron jumps from a higher energy level (n=5) to a lower energy level (n=3), a photon is emitted. The wavelength of 1280 nm corresponds to the infrared range.

An Electron in a Hydrogen Atom Jumps from the N