Which transition in a hydrogen atom requires the largest change in energy? A) n₁ = 2 to n₂ = 3 B) n₁ = 2 to n₂ = 4 C) n₁ = 1 to n₂ = 3 D) n₁ = 1 to n₂ = 2 E) n₁ = 9 to n₂ = 10

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The transition from n=1 to n=3 involves the largest change in energy because it starts from the ground state (n=1), which has the lowest energy, to a higher energy level (n=3). Transitions from the ground state generally require more energy than transitions between higher energy levels.

Which Transition in a Hydrogen Atom Requires the Largest Change