Calculate the wavelength of light emitted when each of the following transitions occur in the hydrogen atom. What type of electromagnetic radiation is emitted in each transition? a. n = 4 → n = 3  b. n = 5 → n = 4  c. n = 5 → n = 3

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Calculate the wavelength of light emitted when each of the following transitions occur in the hydrogen atom. What type of electromagnetic radiation is emitted in each transition?

a. n = 4 → n = 3 

b. n = 5 → n = 4 

c. n = 5 → n = 3 

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