Problem: An electron in the n = 6 level of the hydrogen atom relaxes to a lower energy level, emitting light of λ = 410 nm. { m ; m nmFind the principal level to which the electron relaxed.

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An electron in the n = 6 level of the hydrogen atom relaxes to a lower energy level, emitting light of λ = 410 nm. Find the principal level to which the electron relaxed.


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