Which of the following explanations BEST describes how an atom emits color? O A. Protons jump to higher energy levels and specific wavelengths are emitted as the protons return to the ground state. O B. Protons jump to higher energy levels and specific wavelengths are emitted as the protons move to the excited state. O C. Electrons jump to higher energy levels and specific wavelengths are emitted as the electrons return to the ground state. O D. Electrons jump to higher energy levels and specific wavelengths are emitted as the electrons move to the excited state.

Which of the following explanations BEST describes how an atom emits color? O A. Protons jump to higher energy levels and specific wavelengths are emitted as the protons return to the ground state. O B. Protons jump to higher energy levels and specific wavelengths are emitted as the protons move to the excited state. O C. Electrons jump to higher energy levels and specific wavelengths are emitted as the electrons return to the ground state. O D. Electrons jump to higher energy levels and specific wavelengths are emitted as the electrons move to the excited state.

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Chapter7: Atomic Structure And Periodicity

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Problem 67E: Consider only the transitions involving the first four energy levels for a hydrogen atom: a. How...

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