A hydrogen atom in an n=2 state absorbs a photon. Part a: What wavelength photons might be emitted by the atom following absorption?You should find 10 total possible wavelengths, with the shortest being around 100 nm and the largest being around 1900nm. What would the equation be in order to find these wavelengths?

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A hydrogen atom in an n=2 state absorbs a photon.

Part a: What wavelength photons might be emitted by the atom following absorption?
You should find 10 total possible wavelengths, with the shortest being around 100 nm and the largest 
being around 1900nm.

What would the equation be in order to find these wavelengths?

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