What causes the emitted light waves for each element to be discrete instead of continuous, and of such very specific wavelengths? (Discuss in terms of electron energy levels; are the energy levels discrete or continuous?)

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Q: The orientation in space of an orbital is designated by which quantum number?

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Q: Write the ground state electron configuration of Zn using the noble-gas shorthand notation.

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Q: Write the ground state electron configuration of Ca using the noble-gas shorthand notation.

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Q: lease provide the quantum numbers associated with the 21st electron placed in the diagram:

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Q: Write the expected electron configurations for the following atoms: As, Y, Tl, Pb, Cf

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