CBSE Class 11-science Answered
Please explain Line Spectrum of Hydrogen.
Asked by Amarjeet Pati | 17 Jul, 2010, 12:00: AM
Expert Answer
The lines in the emission spectrum of hydrogen are classified into 5 series. Lyman series, Balmer series, Paschen series, Brackett series and Pfund series.
The first series of lines corresponds to n1 is equal to 1 and n2 equal to 2, 3, 4, and so on. This is known as Lyman series and it appears in the ultraviolet region.
Similarly for Balmer, Paschen, Brackett and Pfund series, n1 =2, 3 , 4 and 5 respectively.
These series lie in different regions.Lyman series lies in the Ultraviolet region. Balmer series lies in the visible region while Paschen, Brackett and Pfund lie in the infrared region.
You can also see our episode on Spectrum where everything is explained with animations.
Answered by | 22 Jul, 2010, 09:29: AM
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