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Q · Structure of the AtomMedium · 45s
Which of the following is a valid statement regarding atomic spectra?
TopicStructure of the Atom
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Emission and absorption lines appear at the same frequencies; Balmer: visible, Lyman: UV.
Final Answer: Option B — The absorption spectrum and emission spectrum of an element are identical in frequency.