Emission and Absorption Spectra
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What is the Balmer series associated with?
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What type of light source is ideal for observing a continuous spectrum?
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What is an emission spectrum?
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A spectrum of frequencies emitted by an atom or molecule. Shows specific wavelengths of light emitted when electrons drop to lower energy levels.
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