Consider a hydrogen atom initially in an excited electronic state specified by the quantum number n_i. Assume upon electron relaxation to n = 1. the hydrogen atom emits a photon with a frequency of 3.27855 times 10^15 Hz. Based on the light that was emitted, determine the value for n_i using the Rydberg equation. Keep in mind, quantum numbers (n) are exact integer numbers, and would not limit the significant figures in a calculation. n_i = Important Reference Information: Speed of light, c = 2.9979 times 10^8 m/s Rydberg constant. R_H 1.097 times 10^-2 nm^-1 On a related note, under the right conditions, electrons orbiting hydrogen atoms can be excited to orbitals with n greaterthanorequalto 10. These higher energy orbitals result in larger atomic sizes. For an interesting discussion on experimental observations of hydrogen gas in interstellar space, consider reading this article for pure intellectual joy .