In a hydrogen atom, the electron makes a transition from the n = 8 to the n = 3 state. What is the wavelength of the emitted photon? A) 9.54 × 10^-7 m B) 1.13 × 10^-⁶ m C) 3.12 × 10^-7 m D) 4.52 × 10^-⁶ m E) 6.34 × 10^-7 m

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The energy of the emitted photon can be found using the Rydberg formula:
1/λ = R(1/3^2 - 1/8^2)
where R is the Rydberg constant.

Solving for λ gives:
λ = 9.54 × 10^-7 m

In a Hydrogen Atom, the Electron Makes a Transition from the N