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*This isn't actually coursework but i was under the assumption that questions go to this forum*
Hi, for while I've been under the impression that spectral lines of all the elements can be calculated. I did some research and found that there is a simple equation (Rydberg Equation) to determine the spectral lines of Hydrogen.
However, I found a source that stated there is no simple equation to determine the spectral lines of the other elements.
So my questions are:
Homework Statement
Hi, for while I've been under the impression that spectral lines of all the elements can be calculated. I did some research and found that there is a simple equation (Rydberg Equation) to determine the spectral lines of Hydrogen.
However, I found a source that stated there is no simple equation to determine the spectral lines of the other elements.
So my questions are:
- How are spectral lines predicted for elements other than hydrogen?
- How is the energy difference for an electron in its excited state and its ground state calculated?