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Interpretation:
The energy change of sodium atom that emits a photon with wavelength
Concept Introduction:
The wave nature of any light can be described by its frequency, wavelength, and amplitude. The wavelength
The relation between frequency
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The relation between the energy
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Chemistry: Principles and Practice
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