Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

Hydrogen atom emits blue light when it changes from n = 4 energy level to the n = 2 level. Which colour of light would the atom emit when it changes from the n = 5 level to the n = 2 level.

Options:

Red

Yellow

Green

Violet

Correct Answer:

Violet

Explanation:

In the transition from orbit 5 → 2,more energy is liberated as compared to transition from 4 → 2.