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Which orbit number corresponds to the second excited state of hydrogen?

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Question

Which orbit number corresponds to the second excited state of hydrogen?

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  • \[n=1\]

  • \[n=3\]

  • \[n=2\]

  • \[n=\infty\]

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Solution

The second excited state occurs when the electron jumps to the third orbit. Its orbit number is \[n=3\].

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