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

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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Which equation was used by Albert Einstein to explain the photoelectric effect? [E = energy, h = Planck’s constant, and v = frequency.]

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E =
Option A
B
E = hv
C
E =
Option C
D
E = h - v
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The diagram shows Niels Bohr’s model of an atom. What happens when the electron moves from the first energy level to the second energy level?

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A
Energy is absorbed, and an emission line is produced.
B
Energy is released, and an emission line is produced.
C
Energy is absorbed by the atom.
D
Energy is lost from the atom.
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Light of a certain energy shines on a metal and causes electrons to be emitted. Based on the research of Albert Einstein, what change would most likely result in stopping the emission of electrons from this metal?

A
an increase in the intensity of the light
B
a decrease in the intensity of the light
C
the use of light that has a higher frequency
D
the use of light that has a lower frequency
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The modern-day quantum model of the atom is better than John Dalton’s model because it

A
has set electron orbits.
B
has positive and negative particles in the nucleus.
C
can be represented in one dimension.
D
answers many questions about atoms.
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Which atomic model states that it is impossible to know the exact location of electrons around the nucleus?

A
Bohr model
B
Dalton model
C
plum pudding model
D
electron-cloud model
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How does the electron-cloud model describe electrons?

A
The exact position of an electron can be known.
B
An electron can be found at certain distances from the nucleus.
C
An electron has a high probability of being in certain regions.
D
Each electron follows a specific path around the nucleus.
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A change in which property of light will have no effect on whether or not the photoelectric effect occurs?

A
frequency
B
energy
C
intensity
D
wavelength
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Which statement about Niels Bohr’s atomic model is true?

A
Higher orbits have lower energies.
B
Each orbit has a specific energy level.
C
Electrons can exist in any energy level.
D
Orbits close to the nucleus have no energy.
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Which event would be impossible to explain by using John Dalton’s model of the atom?

A
An iron atom emits particles when it is struck by light.
B
An oxygen atom combines with two hydrogen atoms to form water.
C
An acid reacts with a base to form salt and water.
D
The atoms in sodium metal react with water.

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