Question 9 of 14 1 4 7 +/- Tap here or pull up for additional resources For a hydrogen atom, calculate the wavelength of light (in m) that would be emitted for the orbital transition of n(initial) = 3 to n (final) = 1. Submit an answer to four significant figures. The Rydberg constant is 1.09678 x 10² m²¹. 2 3 5 6 8 9 (O m O X C Submit x 100 크

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For a hydrogen atom, calculate the wavelength of light (in meters) that would be emitted for the orbital transition of n(initial) = 3 to n(final) = 1. Submit an answer to four significant figures. The Rydberg constant is 1.09678 x 10^7 m⁻¹.

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Transcribed Image Text:**Question 9 of 14** For a hydrogen atom, calculate the wavelength of light (in meters) that would be emitted for the orbital transition of n(initial) = 3 to n(final) = 1. Submit an answer to four significant figures. The Rydberg constant is 1.09678 x 10^7 m⁻¹. **Input Area:** - A numerical keypad is provided for input, including digits from 0 to 9, a decimal point, and a sign change button (+/-). - A clear (C) button and a "x10^" button are also available for exponential input.
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Orbital transition from n = 3 to n = 1

Rydberg constant = 1.09678 × 107 m-1

Wavelength of light (in m) = ? 

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