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The discussion focuses on calculating the photon energy emitted when an electron transitions between energy levels of -14 eV, -30 eV, -52 eV, and -80 eV. To find the emitted photon energy, one must subtract the initial energy level from the final energy level. For example, an electron transitioning from -14 eV to -30 eV emits a photon with an energy of 16 eV. This method applies universally to other transitions as well, confirming that the energy difference corresponds to the photon energy emitted.

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Hey Everyone,

If you have an electron with the various energy levels: -14 eV, -30 eV, -52 eV, -80 eV.

And that the electron can only move between these levels.

How do I go about finding the photo energy that is emitted?

Do I just subtract the various levels?
Ex. 14 - 30 = -16 etc?
 
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That is right. An electron which goes from -14eV to -30eV can emit a photon with 16 eV (and will usually do so, but there are some other options, too).
 

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