Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)The atomic spectrum of helium is different from the atomic spectrum of neon.
• B)Electromagnetic radiation often behaves like a wave.
• C)An atomic spectrum is an element's fingerprint.
• D)An atom emits electromagnetic radiation when an electron moves from a lower energy level to a higher energy level.
• E)Light that is high in energy has a high frequency.

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Definitions:

Experimental Manipulation

The controlled alteration of an independent variable in an experiment to assess its effects on a dependent variable.

Demand Characteristics

Demand Characteristics refer to subtle cues or signals in an experimental setting that influence the participants' behavior or responses, potentially skewing the study's results.

Correlation

A quantitative measure demonstrating how closely two or more variables vary together.

Causation

The action of causing something, indicating a relationship between two events where one is the result of the other.