Atomic Spectra Post-Module Assessment
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Atomic Spectra Post-Module Assessment
Hi! I've been doing the online modules for extra practice before the midterm and hit this question: "If the energy of a photon does not match the energy difference between two energy levels in a hydrogen atom is the photon's energy absorbed?" I know it's a yes or no question but I'm a little confused; could someone please explain? Is the answer just no because of the Bohr equation? Thank you :)
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Re: Atomic Spectra Post-Module Assessment
Hi there!
You're correct! The answer is no due to the Bohr frequency condition which states that when the frequency of incoming light matches the energy difference for the electronic transition, there will be absorption. Therefore, if the energy is NOT matched as in the case of the post-module assessment question, then the photon's energy is NOT absorbed.
Hope this helps! :)
You're correct! The answer is no due to the Bohr frequency condition which states that when the frequency of incoming light matches the energy difference for the electronic transition, there will be absorption. Therefore, if the energy is NOT matched as in the case of the post-module assessment question, then the photon's energy is NOT absorbed.
Hope this helps! :)
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Re: Atomic Spectra Post-Module Assessment
Yes, it would be no because, according to Bohr's frequency condition, the energies need to match in order to be absorbed.
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Re: Atomic Spectra Post-Module Assessment
Hi,
Yes. The answer is no due to the Bohr Frequency Condition — if the energy doesn't match exactly, the photon is not absorbed and the electron is not ejected.
Yes. The answer is no due to the Bohr Frequency Condition — if the energy doesn't match exactly, the photon is not absorbed and the electron is not ejected.
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