The results of spectra obtained by Balmer were expressed in 1896 by:
Correct answer: C. Rydberg
- A. Newton
- B. Bohr
- C. Rydberg
- D. Planck
Explanation
In 1896, the results of spectra obtained by Balmer were expressed by Johannes Rydberg. He developed the Rydberg formula, which extended the work of Balmer and provided a more general formula for spectral lines in many chemical elements.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Spectrum of Hydrogen
The hydrogen spectrum consists of discrete emission lines produced when electrons fall between quantised energy levels and release photons. Questions use the Rydberg equation, photon energy and wavelength, and identify the Lyman, Balmer, Paschen, Brackett and Pfund series, which differ from continuous spectra.
Practise Atomic Structure
922 free Atomic Structure MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Chemistry questions like this
Chemistry is on 14 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Spectrum of Hydrogen questions
Balmer series lies in that region of electromagnetic wave spectrum, which is known as:
Balmer series was identified in:
The first series, which was identified in the spectrum of hydrogen is called:
The value of Rydberg constant is:
During the transition of electron of hydrogen atom from higher orbit to a third orbit, a photon of:
An example of an absorption spectrum is the spectrum of: