Which One of the Following Statements Best Explains Why a Neon

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best explains why a neon sign does not emit visible light after it is turned off?

• A)All of the neon atoms are ionized.
• B)Most of the neon atoms are in the ground state.
• C)None of the neon atoms are in the n = 2 state.
• D)All of the neon atoms have principle quantum number n = 0.
• E)Only some of the neon atoms have returned to the n = 1 state.

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