Atomic emission spectra are produced when the light emitted by an element passes through a prism. Which of the following statements is true regarding these spectra?

A. All elements produce the same atomic spectra.

B. Elements produce continuous spectra.

C. Elements produce spectra with only a few distinct lines.

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Jesus Oconnor

27 April, 00:38

Atomic emission spectra are produced when the light emitted by an element passes through a prism. Which of the following statements is true regarding these spectra?

A. All elements produce the same atomic spectra.

B. Elements produce continuous spectra.

C. Elements produce spectra with only a few distinct lines.

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Jessie Ramos · Answer 1

Option C: elements produce spectra with only few distinct lines.

The spectra are not continuos and are different for every element. This permits to identify elements.