1.3D The Limit of Convergence

Define Convergence

as energy levels in an atom increase, they get closer together until they converge

Define Ground State

where an electron is with no addition of energy

Define Infinity Level

the highest possible energy level that an electron can have and still be part of the H atom

What is the Limit of Convergence? Where is it on an emission spectrum? What does it coincide with?

• a wavelength in the emission spectrum of an atom

• In an emission spectrum, it is where the lines stop (for a particular series)

• coincides with the amount of energy to get the electron to fly off

What is the equation for Energy?

E = hf

E = energy in J

h = Planck’s Constant = 6.63 × 10⁻³⁴ J s

f = frequency in 1/s

What is the equation for the Speed of Light?

c=λf

c = speed of light = 3.00 × 10⁸ m s⁻¹

λ = wavelength in m

f = frequency in s⁻¹

What is the conversion rate for meters to nanometers?

1 m = 1,000,000,000 nm