Spectral Lines

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What happens when an atom in an excited state returns to the ground state?

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Energy is emitted.

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When is light emitted by electrons?

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When electrons jump from high to low energy levels.

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What is the fixed amount of energy absorbed by an electron upon excitation according to Bohr?

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Quantized energy.

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Is visible light the only type of electromagnetic radiation?

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False.

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What is a possible excited state electron configuration for Silicon?

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2-8-3-1.

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What are spectral lines?

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Spectral lines are the distinct lines of color produced when light is emitted or absorbed by atoms.

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What is the relationship between energy levels and spectral lines?

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Spectral lines correspond to the differences in energy levels of electrons in an atom.

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What is the significance of quantized energy in atomic theory?

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Quantized energy explains that electrons can only occupy specific energy levels.

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What is the difference between absorption and emission of light?

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Absorption occurs when an electron jumps to a higher energy level, while emission occurs when it falls to a lower energy level.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.