In making a transition from state n = 1 to state n = 2, the hydrogen atom must
A)absorb a photon of energy 10.2 eV.
B)emit a photon of energy 10.2 eV.
C)absorb a photon of energy 13.58 eV.
D)emit a photon of energy 13.58 eV.
E)none of the given answers are correct.

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To transition from n=1 to n=2, the hydrogen atom must absorb a photon with energy equal to the difference in energy levels, which is 10.2 eV.

In Making a Transition from State N = 1 to State