Chapter 9, Problem 9.10E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conclusion that can be drawn from the fact that two spectra of two different compounds have certain lines at exactly the same wavelengths is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Electronic spectra are formed by the excitation and relaxation process of electrons. The spectrum formed by an element has discrete discontinuous lines at specific wavelengths. The discrete lines are formed because the electronic energy levels of an atom and they are quantized. The electronic spectrum of an element is it's characteristic property.