Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Energy levels in atoms and line spectra

Energy levels in atoms and line spectra — practice question

(a)[3]

Explain how hydrogen’s line spectrum gives evidence that atoms contain discrete electron energy levels.

(b(i))[1]

On Fig. 7.1, draw an arrow to indicate a third possible transition.

(b(ii))[3]

Calculate the wavelength of the light emitted for the transition in (i).

(c)[4]

A beam of light has a continuous range of wavelengths from $400\ \text{nm}$ to $700\ \text{nm}$. This light is directed onto some cool hydrogen gas, as shown in Fig. 7.2. Using the wavelengths found in (b), state and explain what the emergent spectrum looks like.

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