Question

A line spectrum is produced when an electron moves from one energy level _________.a.) to a higher energy levelb.) to a lower energy levelc.) into the nucleusd.) to another position in the same sublevel

Answer 1

Answer:

b.) to a lower energy level

Explanation:

A line spectrum is produced when an electron moves from one energy level to a lower energy level

The line spectrum arises from the de-excitation of a electron when it jumps back down to a lower energy orbit , emitting a photon of specific frequency. This photon, however, could be emitted in any direction, not just in the same direction as the original incident photon.