What Is an Atom's Spectrum

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is an atom's spectrum?

• A) the total number of photons an atom can contain
• B) sum of photons an atom will emit
• C) the atomic mass of the atom
• D) the atom's place in the periodic table
• E) the allowed orbit closest to the nucleus

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Definitions:

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