10
QuizMultiple Choice
Atomic Spectra
Question 10 of 10 • SLPS-2001310-Earth/Space B -GF
The table below shows the wavelengths of visible light that correspond to different colors.A student analyzes the emission spectrum of an unknown element and observes strong lines at the following wavelengths: 656 nm, 486 nm, 434 nm.Which absorption spectrum is the student most likely viewing?
Answer
A
A line spectrum with one black line in purple, blue, light blue and red.
B
A line spectrum with 3 black lines in purple, one black line in blue, 2 black lines in light blue, one black line in orange and one black line in orange-red.
C
A line spectrum with 3 black lines in purple, 2 black lines in blue, 2 black lines in light blue, one black line in green and one black line in yellow.
D
A line spectrum with 4 black lines in blue, 6 black lines in green, 3 black lines in yellow and one black line in orange.