Question

Which transition of a hydrogen atom would absorb the greatest energy?a. n = 3 to n = 1b. n = 6 to n = 2c. n = 2 to n = 9d. n = 35 to n = 2e. n = 12 to n = 6f. n = 1 to n = 4

Answer 1

n = 2 to n = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

Atoms absorb energy when they move from a lower to a higher energy level. The magnitude of energy absorption depends on the difference in energy between the initial and final orbitals.

Hence; ∆E= Ef - Ei

Where;

Ef= energy of the final orbital

Ei= energy of the initial orbital

Considering the energy difference between n=9 and n=2, the highest amount of energy is absorbed during this transition.