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PhysicsMediumMCQ2012 · 12 May Online

Q27.A doubly ionised Li atom is excited from its ground state(n = 1) to n = 3 state. The wavelengths of the spectral lines are given by λ32, λ31 and λ21 . The ratio λ32/λ31 and λ21/λ31 are, respectively (1) 8.1, 0.67 (2) 8.1, 1.2 (3) 6.4, 1.2 (4) 6.4, 0.67

What This Question Tests

This question involves applying the Rydberg formula or energy level calculations for a hydrogen-like atom (doubly ionized Lithium) to determine the wavelengths of different spectral lines and then compute their ratios.

Concepts Tested

Energy levels in hydrogen-like atomsRydberg formulaSpectral linesWavelength ratios

Formulas Used

1/λ = R Z^2 (1/n₁^2 - 1/n₂^2)

E_n = -13.6 Z^2/n^2

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