Atomic spectra is a _ spectra.
Correct answer: B. Discrete
- A. Continuous
- B. Discrete
- C. Both options A and B
- D. None of these options are correct
Explanation
OPTION A: Black body radiation is an example of continuous spectra. OPTION B: When an atomic gas or vapor at much less than atmospheric pressure is suitably excited usually by passing an electric current through it, the emitted radiation has a spectrum, which contain certain specific wavelength only. Such a spectrum is called atomic spectra. Atomic spectra is an example of discrete spectra or line spectra. Hence, B is the correct option. OPTION C: As only option B is correct. Hence, it is an incorrect option.OPTION D: As only option B is correct. Hence it is an incorrect option
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