Question

The lines on the emission spectrum of an atom correspond to the

Answer 1

different energy levels or transitions of the electrons within the atom. When an electron transitions from a higher energy level to a lower energy level, it emits a photon of light with a specific wavelength or energy. Each energy level in the atom has a unique set of possible transitions, resulting in a distinct set of emission lines in the spectrum. The positions and intensities of these lines can be used to identify the atom and gather information about its electronic structure.