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IB Chemistry SL 1.3.2 Hydrogen Emission Spectrum Question Bank

Practise IB Chemistry SL 1.3.2 with questions linking hydrogen spectral lines to quantized electron transitions and photon energies.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Chemistry SL
Level
SL

1.3.2—Hydrogen emission spectrum question 1

[Maximum number: 4]

Lithium and boron are elements in period 2 of the periodic table. Lithium occurs in group 1 (the alkali metals) and boron occurs in group 3. Isotopes exist for both elements.

Every element has its own unique line emission spectrum.

Draw a diagram to show the electron transitions between energy levels in a hydrogen atom that are responsible for the two series of lines in the ultraviolet and visible regions of the spectrum. Label your diagram to show three transitions for each series.

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