If the energy difference between two electronic states of an atom is doubled

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Particles and radiation · Particles and radiation

Problem

If the energy difference between two electronic states of an atom is doubled, describe qualitatively how the wavelength of a photon capable of inducing that transition changes. Explain your reasoning briefly.

Related theory

Atomic Spectra
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Waves
Hydrogen spectral series
Energy levels and line spectra of hydrogen
Atoms

Browse the problem library