Can Visible Photons Occur From -60.0 eV Electron Transitions?

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The energy of photons produced during this transition is equal to the difference in energy between the two levels. In this case, the energy level of the electron is at -60.0 eV, which is significantly lower than the minimum energy required for a photon to be visible to the human eye (1.8 eV). Therefore, the electron transitions associated with this energy level cannot produce photons that are visible to the human eye. In summary, the electron transitions associated with an energy level of -60.0 eV cannot produce photons that are visible to the human eye due to the low energy of the electron and the minimum energy required for a photon to be visible.
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Homework Statement


Photons can be observed by the human eye as long as their energies are between 1.8 eV and 3.1 eV. In a particular atom one of the electron energy levels is at -60.0 eV. Can electron transitions, associated with this energy level produce photons that are visible to the human eye? Explain why your answer is ’yes’ or ’no’.

Homework Equations


I'm not sure about these

En=-(Z2E0)/n2

Em=-(Z2E0)/m2

n>m

The Attempt at a Solution


ΔEn→m=-Z2E0(1/n2-1/m2)

Where E0=13.6eV

I know the answer is 'no' and that we are meant to get to a point where n/m<1 to show that the answer is 'no', but I don't know where to go from here.
 
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The photons are produced when the electrons move over from a higher energy level to a lower energy level.
 

Related to Can Visible Photons Occur From -60.0 eV Electron Transitions?

1. What are visible photons?

Visible photons are a type of electromagnetic radiation that can be detected by the human eye. They have wavelengths between approximately 400-700 nanometers and are responsible for the colors we see in the world around us.

2. What is a -60.0 eV electron transition?

A -60.0 eV electron transition refers to an electron moving from a higher energy state to a lower energy state, releasing 60.0 electron volts of energy. This energy can be emitted in the form of a photon.

3. Can visible photons occur from all -60.0 eV electron transitions?

No, not all -60.0 eV electron transitions result in the emission of visible photons. The energy level and specific electronic configuration of the atom or molecule involved determine the energy and wavelength of the emitted photon. Only transitions that result in a photon with a wavelength between 400-700 nanometers will be visible to the human eye.

4. How are visible photons produced from -60.0 eV electron transitions?

When an electron undergoes a -60.0 eV transition, it releases energy in the form of a photon. This energy is emitted as electromagnetic radiation, with a specific wavelength depending on the energy level of the transition. If the energy of the photon falls within the visible light range, it will be perceived as a color by the human eye.

5. What is the significance of -60.0 eV electron transitions producing visible photons?

The production of visible photons from -60.0 eV electron transitions has important implications in various fields, such as chemistry, physics, and astronomy. It allows us to study the electronic structure and energy levels of atoms and molecules, as well as understand the behavior of light and its interaction with matter.

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