when we calculate energy changes when an electron moves to a different energy level (n), and to use the Bohr Frequency Condition E = -hR/n^2. However, in the Achieve homework some of the solutions tell us to use this equation so for the test, what should we use? Does it matter when we use either?
When to Use the Bohr Equation
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Serene Liu 3H
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When to Use the Bohr Equation
Hi! I remember in lecture Dr. Lavelle said not to use the Bohr Equation )
when we calculate energy changes when an electron moves to a different energy level (n), and to use the Bohr Frequency Condition E = -hR/n^2. However, in the Achieve homework some of the solutions tell us to use this equation so for the test, what should we use? Does it matter when we use either?
when we calculate energy changes when an electron moves to a different energy level (n), and to use the Bohr Frequency Condition E = -hR/n^2. However, in the Achieve homework some of the solutions tell us to use this equation so for the test, what should we use? Does it matter when we use either?
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Alaura Dis 1H
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Re: When to Use the Bohr Equation
Hi,
I believe the first equation you stated is not calculating the amount of energy and is instead calculating the frequency or being used to find the wavelength. The homework questions that refer to this equation I believe are asking for wavelength and frequency not the energy.
I believe the first equation you stated is not calculating the amount of energy and is instead calculating the frequency or being used to find the wavelength. The homework questions that refer to this equation I believe are asking for wavelength and frequency not the energy.
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