Atomic spectra experiment

(1) how did the atomic Spectra experiment change our understanding of the structure of the atom?

1. It helped us understand that atoms emit or absorb light only at specific wavelengths which means that electrons are confined to discrete energy levels.

(2) how did the atomic Spectra experiment change our understanding of the structure of the atom?

2. It highlighted that each element posses a unique set of spectral lines, implying specific quantized energy changes within the atom.

(3) how did the atomic Spectra experiment change our understanding of the structure of the atom?

3. it introduced the idea of electron transitions. Electrons transition between levels by absorbing or emitting photons with energy corresponding to the spectral line.

(4) how did the atomic Spectra experiment change our understanding of the structure of the atom?

4. The experiment provided experimental evidence for quantized electron behavior.

Explain the atomic spectra experiment

1. When atoms of a gas are heated or electrified, they emit light.

2. emitted light passes through the prism and produces a series of distinct colored lines.

3. Each element produced a unique set of spectral lines.

4. The lines correspond to specific wavelengths of light.