Which statement is not true concerning atomic spectra? ---- a. An absorption spe

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Which statement is not true concerning atomic spectra? ---- a. An absorption spectrum is produced when atoms absorb certain wavelengths of incoming light. b. Electrons move from lower to higher energy levels when an absorption is produced. c. Absorption spectra and emission spectra of the same atom have the same appearance but the line frequencies are different. d. Absorption spectra are seen as dark lines against a bright background. e. Bohr based his model of the hydrogen atom on the emission spectra of hydrogen.

Explanation / Answer

Absorption and emission spectra are not the same so choice c is incorrect. THe rest of the choices are true.

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