
A group of hydrogen atoms emit specific wavelengths of light. The light spectrum is a result of:

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Correct Answer: A. Excited electrons dropping to lower energy levels.
The line spectra of atoms are the result of the photons emitted when excited electrons drop to lower energy levels.
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