Practice mode Atomic Spectra

A line emission spectrum is produced by ____

Correct answer C. a hot gas at low pressure

Explanation

Atoms of a low-pressure gas are far apart and act independently, so when excited they emit only certain wavelengths, giving bright separate lines. Hot dense matter gives a continuous spectrum.

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