The Four Lines Observed in the Visible Emission Spectrum of Hydrogen

question 13

Multiple Choice

The four lines observed in the visible emission spectrum of hydrogen tell us that:

• A)The hydrogen molecules they came from have the formula H₄.
• B)We could observe more lines if we had a stronger prism.
• C)There are four electrons in an excited hydrogen atom.
• D)Only certain energies are allowed for the electron in a hydrogen atom.
• E)The spectrum is continuous.

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