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The Modern Atomic Theory

Question 7 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

The emission spectrum of hydrogen shows discrete, bright, colored lines. Which characteristic of the Bohr model is best supported by this observation?

Answer
A
Energy is released when an electron moves to a higher energy level.
B
Smaller atoms have fewer spectral lines than larger atoms.
C
The energy of an electron increases with distance from the nucleus.
D
Electrons cannot exist in locations other than in specific orbits.
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