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MDCAT Physics QUESTION #4402
Question 1
The Balmer series of hydrogen spectrum appears in the:
  • Infrared region
  • Ultraviolet region
  • X-ray region
  • Visible region✔️
Correct Answer Explanation
The Balmer series corresponds to electron transitions to the $n=2$ energy level in hydrogen. These transitions emit photons in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum (wavelengths $\approx 400-700\ nm$).