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sashaice [31]
3 years ago
7

Why do different elements emit different colors of light?

Chemistry
1 answer:
Bingel [31]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Different elements emit differently colors of light because when electrons return to the lower energy levels, they emit energy in a different form of light

Explanation:

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