Which of the following gives rise to the line spectra obtained from atoms?

PHYSICS
WAEC 1992

Which of the following gives rise to the line spectra obtained from atoms?

  • A. Kinetic energy of a moving atom
  • B. Potential energy of an electron inside an atom
  • C. Change of an electron from a higher to a lower energy level in the atom
  • D. Disturbed proton in the nucleus

Correct Answer: C. Change of an electron from a higher to a lower energy level in the atom



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