Line spectrum of sodium contains _ colored lines separated by a definite distance

Correct answer: B. two yellow

  • A. one yellow
  • B. two yellow
  • C. two brown
  • D. two golden

Explanation

Sodium emits two yellow lines in its line spectrum, known as the D1 and D2 lines. These lines are very close in wavelength (~589.0 nm and 589.6 nm). The separation is small but definite, giving the characteristic sodium doublet

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