which of the following is true? I) Atomic emission spectra are a series of discrete lines. II) Atomic emission spectra are continuous. III) Electrons may only occupy a discrete set of energy levels. IV) Electrons may occupy a continuous range of energy levels. A.) I B.) II C.) III D.) II and IV E.) I and III

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Because electron energy levels are quantized, which of the following is true?
I) Atomic emission spectra are a series of discrete lines.
II) Atomic emission spectra are continuous.
III) Electrons may only occupy a discrete set of energy levels.
IV) Electrons may occupy a continuous range of energy levels.

A.) I

B.) II

C.) III

D.) II and IV

E.) I and III

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I) Atomic emission spectra are a series of discrete lines 

III) electron may only occupy a discrete set of energy levels 

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