Lyman Series v Balmer series

[Angel Gomez 1K]

Can someone explain the difference between the Lyman and Blamer series to me? I couldn't really determine the difference when looking at the graphs Lavelle showed us during lecture. Fundamental difference would be great, and further detail would be much appreciated!

[Kyra Dingle 1B]

The main difference between the Lyman and Balmer series is the energy level in which electrons come to rest. For the Lyman series n=1, while for the Balmer series n=2.
Another important characteristic to note is that the Lyman series is found within the ultraviolet spectrum, while the Balmer series is within the visible spectrum.

[Christine Wastila 1H]

Just to add on, since the Lyman series have a shorter wavelength, they indicate that a greater amount of energy is being absorbed (because E=hv, v=c/wavelength). If you recall the model from lecture, this means the electrons are making a bigger "jump", such as from the first level to the second (later levels are closer together, which correspond more to the Balmer series).