Question
Why can emission spectra be used to identify elements? (1 point)
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Each element cannot be matched to an emission spectra
The emission spectra can be matched to a fission reaction
Each element can only emit or absorb a specific wavelength of light, acting as an identifier
Every element has a series of energy levels that the electrons can rise to based on the electricity that runs
through them
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Each element cannot be matched to an emission spectra
The emission spectra can be matched to a fission reaction
Each element can only emit or absorb a specific wavelength of light, acting as an identifier
Every element has a series of energy levels that the electrons can rise to based on the electricity that runs
through them
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**Each element can only emit or absorb a specific wavelength of light, acting as an identifier.**
This is because each element has a unique arrangement of electrons and energy levels, which results in a characteristic emission spectrum when electrons transition between these energy levels and release energy in the form of light at specific wavelengths.
**Each element can only emit or absorb a specific wavelength of light, acting as an identifier.**
This is because each element has a unique arrangement of electrons and energy levels, which results in a characteristic emission spectrum when electrons transition between these energy levels and release energy in the form of light at specific wavelengths.