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T/F An atom can emit or absorb a photon of any wavelength.

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False

Step-by-step explanation:

Electrons in an atom can only occupy certain energy levels. This can be seen in the equation ƛ=(c*h)/ΔE where ƛ is wavelength, c is speed of light, h is Planck's constant. Specific wavelengths is emitted or absorbed when electrons move between energy levels.

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