Angstroms to Meters Conversion Example Problem

An angstrom (Ã…) is a linear measurement used to express extremely small distances. Angstrom to Meter Conversion Problem This example problem demonstrates how to convert angstroms to meters: The spectra of the element sodium have two bright yellow lines, known as the D lines, with wavelengths of 5,889.950 Ã… and 5,895.924. What are the wavelengths of these lines in meters? Solution 1 Ã… 10-10 m Set up the conversion so the desired unit will be canceled out. In this case, we want meters to be the remaining unit.wavelength in m (wavelength in Ã…) x (10-10) m/1 Ã…)wavelength in m (wavelength in Ã… x 10-10) mFirst line:wavelength in m 5,889.950 x 10-10) mwavelength in m 5,889.950 x 10-10 m or 5.890 x 10-7 mSecond line:wavelength in m 5,885.924 x 10-10) mwavelength in m 5,885.924 x 10-10 m or 5.886 x 10-7 m Answer Sodiums D lines have wavelengths of 5.890 x 10-7 m and 5.886 x 10-7 m respectively.