How to Compute Highest Energy Photon in Hydrogen Spectral Series?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the energy of the highest energy photon in the hydrogen spectral series: Lyman, Balmer, Paschen, and Bracket. The key relationship utilized is between wavelength and energy, specifically using Planck's constant. The highest energy photon corresponds to the shortest wavelength in each series. Participants emphasize the importance of this relationship for accurate computations.

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hi,

i have a question...
i was asked to compute the shortest wavelength in each of these hydrogen spectral series: Lyman, Balmer, Paschen and Bracket - which i did...

in the second part i need to compute the energy (in electron volts) of the highest energy photon produced in each series.

my problem is with the second part...

can anyone please help ?
 
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Interesting, I would expect the second part to come first.

The highest energy photon has the shortest wavelength; you're being asked for the same photons. You need the relationship between wavelength and energy (featuring Plank's constant).
 

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