How Do You Calculate The Wavelength From Quantum Number?
In the field of physics known as quantum mechanics, the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom is a seminal theory for how electrons behave when exposed to energy. According to this model, the space surrounding the nucleus of the atom is arranged into a set of discrete zones called “orbitals.” In order to occupy a particular orbital, the electron surrounding the nucleus must carry a certain minimum amount of energy. In order to occupy a lower-energy orbital, the electron releases a portion of its energy as a photon of light. The wavelength of this photon is determined directly by the amount of energy is contains. Therefore, whenever an electron moves between two particular orbitals, the wavelength of the photon emitted will always be same for that pair. The Rydberg Formula is the standard method for calculating the wavelength of emitted light photons from hydrogen and any element in the first column of the periodic table of elements. All you need to know is the quantum numbers of the starting
