Regents Chemistry Exam June 2022
3 The bright-line spectrum of an element is produced when excited-state electrons
(1) absorb energy and move to higher energy states
(2) absorb energy and move to lower energy states
(3) release energy and move to higher energy states
(4) release energy and move to lower energy states
Explanation: When excited state electrons (higher energy) travel back to their more stable ground state (lower energy), energy is released. The released energy creates the bright-line spectrum of an element.
Answer: 4
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