Chapter 11, Problem 1CLE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The description of the relationship between electromagnetic spectrum, continuous spectrum and line spectrum is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Electronic spectra are formed by the excitation and relaxation process of electrons. The spectrum formed by an element has discrete, discontinuous lines at specific wavelengths. The discrete lines are formed because the electronic energy levels of an atom are quantized. The electronic spectrum of an element is its characteristic property.