Which one of the hydrogen atoms below is EMITTING light at a wavelength in the Balmer series
A)second energy level to first (most bound)
B)third energy level to second
C)fourth energy level to third
D)second energy level to third
E)first energy level to second

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The Balmer series involves transitions of electrons from higher energy levels (n > 2) to the second energy level (n=2). Choice B (third energy level to second) fits this description.

Which One of the Hydrogen Atoms Below Is EMITTING Light