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Xayma

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I think it is n=1, but the visible spectrum is from the above energy levels to n=2.
 

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The Ground state of Hydrogen is n = 1, but Xayman is correct, the visible sprectrum starts at n = 2
 

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yeh but we only do visable spectrum in relation to balmer and bohr
so never use n=1 in an hsc physics quanta to quarks, i don't think u will ever need to
 

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Well.. the Lyman series go to n=1.. aren't they visible emissions?

but technically n=1 IS the ground state, being the lowest level in the hydrogen atom. ( Barring degeneracy)
 

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Thanks.

must.resist.bad.pun.

I see now (or rather DON'T see WdsgHAadudasckm).
 

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can someone please explain the balmers series stuff to me
 

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