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Ch.6 - Electronic Structure of Atoms
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Capitolo 6, Problema 43a

One of the emission lines of the hydrogen atom has a wavelength of 94.974 nm. (a) In what region of the electromagnetic spectrum is this emission found?

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insert step 1> Determine the range of wavelengths for different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
insert step 2> Convert the given wavelength from nanometers to meters for easier comparison.
insert step 3> Compare the converted wavelength to the known ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum regions.
insert step 4> Identify which region the wavelength falls into based on the comparison.
insert step 5> Conclude the region of the electromagnetic spectrum where the emission line is found.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all types of electromagnetic radiation, arranged by wavelength or frequency. It includes various regions such as radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Each region has distinct properties and applications, with wavelengths ranging from kilometers for radio waves to picometers for gamma rays.
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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related properties of electromagnetic waves. The relationship is described by the equation c = λν, where c is the speed of light, λ is the wavelength, and ν is the frequency. As the wavelength decreases, the frequency increases, which affects the energy of the emitted radiation, with shorter wavelengths corresponding to higher energy.
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Ultraviolet Radiation

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a region of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths shorter than visible light, typically ranging from about 10 nm to 400 nm. The specific wavelength of 94.974 nm falls within the UV range, which is known for its ability to cause chemical reactions, such as the ionization of atoms and molecules, and has applications in sterilization and fluorescence.
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