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Chapter 6, Problem 30E
The spectra of hydrogen and of calcium are shown in Figure 6.13. What causes the lines in these spectra? Why are the colors of the lines different? Suggest a reason for the observation that the spectrum of calcium is more complicated than the spectrum of hydrogen.
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