scientists studied the pink color of the gas discharge created by hydrogen gas. when a narrow beam of this…

scientists studied the pink color of the gas discharge created by hydrogen gas. when a narrow beam of this light was viewed through a prism, the light was separated into four lines of very specific wavelengths and therefore, frequencies. an atomic emission spectrum is the pattern of lines formed when light passes through a prism to separate it into the different frequencies of light it contains. each of these colored lines in hydrogens emission spectrum corresponds with what? a energy released by the electrons as they orbit the nucleus. b the energy needed to keep each of the electrons orbiting the nucleus. c the return of an electron from a higher energy level to a lower energy level. d the transition of an electron from a lower energy level to a higher energy level.

scientists studied the pink color of the gas discharge created by hydrogen gas. when a narrow beam of this light was viewed through a prism, the light was separated into four lines of very specific wavelengths and therefore, frequencies. an atomic emission spectrum is the pattern of lines formed when light passes through a prism to separate it into the different frequencies of light it contains. each of these colored lines in hydrogens emission spectrum corresponds with what? a energy released by the electrons as they orbit the nucleus. b the energy needed to keep each of the electrons orbiting the nucleus. c the return of an electron from a higher energy level to a lower energy level. d the transition of an electron from a lower energy level to a higher energy level.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

When electrons return from higher to lower energy levels, they release energy in the form of light with specific wavelengths (and thus frequencies). This light forms the lines in the atomic emission spectrum. Option A is incorrect as electrons don't release energy while just orbiting. Option B is wrong because it's not about the energy to keep electrons orbiting. Option D is incorrect as electrons transitioning to higher levels absorb energy, not emit.

Answer:

C. The return of an electron from a higher energy level to a lower energy level.