Practice Named Spectral Series - 3.2.1 | Unit 2: Atomic Structure | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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3.2.1 - Named Spectral Series

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What characterizes the Balmer Series in hydrogen?

💡 Hint: Think about which part of the electromagnetic spectrum involves visible light.

Question 2

Easy

Which series corresponds to transitions ending at n_f = 1?

💡 Hint: Recall the name that refers to UV emissions.

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Question 1

What spectral series corresponds to transitions ending at n_f = 2?

  • Lyman Series
  • Balmer Series
  • Paschen Series

💡 Hint: Consider the visible light region.

Question 2

True or False: The Nachtress transitions lead to spectral lines observed only in the UV region.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the different series we discussed.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain the differences in spectral lines between hydrogen and helium. Why do helium's lines appear more complex?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens as you add electrons to an atom.

Question 2

Calculate the expected wavelength of a transition in the Lyman series that goes from n_i=3 to n_f=1 using the Rydberg formula.

💡 Hint: Substituting the values into the formula is crucial.

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