Use the Rydberg equation to calculate the wavelengths in the nanometer line of the hydrogen spectrum for n2 = 6 and n1 = 3. Estimate the color that will be seen. Explain your answer!

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Use the Rydberg equation to calculate the wavelengths in the nanometer line of the hydrogen spectrum for n2 = 6 and n1 = 3. Estimate the color that will be seen. Explain your answer!

Answer: 

        1/wavelength = RH (1/n22 – 1/n12)

1/wavelength = (1,097 x 107)  x (1/32 – 1/62)

1/wavelength = 1,097 x 107 x 1/12

1/wavelength = 9,14 x 105

Wavelength = 1,09 x 10-6 m = 1094 nm (Infrared)