Transitions: Visible Spectrum & n=3 to n=1

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The discussion revolves around the visibility of certain electronic transitions in the hydrogen spectrum, specifically questioning why transitions such as n=3 to n=1 do not appear in the visible spectrum.

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  • Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants explore the nature of the hydrogen spectrum and the limitations of the visible spectrum, with one participant expressing uncertainty about the topic.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants clarifying the context of the question and hinting at the broader electromagnetic spectrum. No consensus has been reached yet.

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There is an indication that the original poster may be struggling with the conceptual understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum and its relation to atomic transitions.

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Homework Statement



Why don’t other transitions, like the n=3 to n=1 transition, appear in the visible spectrum?

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I actually have no clue. The textbook yielded no fruit in this topic.
 
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I assume you are referring to the hydrogen spectrum.Are you?
 
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Yes, hydrogen.
 
Big clue...the visible spectrum is just one very small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
 

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