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General Chemistry 1 Final - Part 1 of 3
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9. Quantum Mechanics / Speed of Light / Problem 1

Heavy elements emit characteristics X-ray when their electrons undergo transitions. Shown below are the wavelengths of x-rays emitted by some elements:
Element          Wavelength (Å)
Cr                     2.291
Fe                     1.937
Co                    1.790
Cu                    1.542
Mo                    0.7107 

Calculate the frequency of each X-ray emitted and use that data to predict the wavelength of the light emitted by zirconium. Hint: Plot the square root of ν versus the atomic number of the element.

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