Question

Atomic emission spectra are produced when the light emitted by an element passes through a prism. Which of the following statements is true regarding these spectra?
A. All elements produce the same atomic spectra.
B. Elements produce continuous spectra.
C. Elements produce spectra with only a few distinct lines.

Answer 1

Option C: elements produce spectra with only few distinct lines.

The spectra are not continuos and are different for every element. This permits to identify elements.