Why Do Some Elements Generate More Than One Peak in X-Ray

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why do some elements generate more than one peak in X-ray spectroscopy?

• A) when an electron is ejected from the atom, one falls in to fill the gap, which generates another gap and and another electron falling
• B) electrons can be ejected and rebasorbed many times
• C) bonds break and change the electron configurations of some atoms
• D) electron bombardment can temporarily change a nucleus to another element
• E) none of the above

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