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Why do elements produce a line spectra when excited by heat, light or electricity?
Can you explain why elements produce a line spectra when excited by heat, light or electricity?
Sure, when the electrons in an atom absorb energy, they move to higher energy levels. When they return to their lower energy levels, they release the excess energy as electromagnetic radiation. The energy and frequency of this radiation correspond to specific wavelengths, which form the line spectra unique to each element.