Help - energy of a photon :-/

In summary, a photon's energy is determined by its frequency or wavelength, and can be calculated using the formula E = hf. The color of a photon is determined by its wavelength, with shorter wavelengths corresponding to higher energy photons. The energy of a photon cannot be changed, but it can interact with matter and transfer its energy. The energy of a photon also impacts its behavior, with higher energy photons having the ability to penetrate deeper into matter and cause changes such as breaking chemical bonds or exciting electrons.
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Yael
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Hi,
i have a question...

compute the shortest wavelength in each of these hydrogen spectral series: Lyman, Balmer, Paschen, and Brackett. (which i managed...)

my problem is with the second part of the question : compute the energy in electron volts of the highest energy photon produced in each series.

any suggestions? :-/

Thanks !
 
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You have the wavelenght, then you can calculate the frequency. After that you calculate the energy of the photons of each series. Then "translate" the energy into electron volts.
 
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1 eV = 1.602x10^-19 J , i think this will help u to conver
 

1. What is the energy of a photon?

A photon is a fundamental particle of light and its energy is determined by its frequency or wavelength. The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency and inversely proportional to its wavelength.

2. How is the energy of a photon calculated?

The energy of a photon can be calculated using the formula E = hf, where E is the energy in joules, h is Planck's constant (6.626 x 10^-34 joule seconds), and f is the frequency in hertz.

3. What is the relationship between the energy of a photon and its color?

The color of a photon is determined by its wavelength, which is directly related to its energy. Shorter wavelengths (higher frequencies) correspond to higher energy photons, while longer wavelengths (lower frequencies) correspond to lower energy photons.

4. Can the energy of a photon be changed?

The energy of a photon cannot be changed, as it is determined by its frequency or wavelength. However, photons can interact with matter and transfer their energy, resulting in phenomena such as absorption, emission, and scattering.

5. How does the energy of a photon impact its behavior?

The energy of a photon affects its behavior in various ways. For example, higher energy photons can penetrate deeper into matter, while lower energy photons are more easily absorbed. Additionally, the energy of a photon determines its ability to cause changes in matter, such as breaking chemical bonds or exciting electrons.

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