Question

The lines in the emission spectrum of hydrogen result from __________.

a. energy given off in the form of visible light when an electron moves from a higher energy state to a lower energy state
b. protons given off when hydrogen burns
c. electrons given off by hydrogen as it cools
d. electrons given off by hydrogen when it burns
e. decomposing hydrogen atoms.

Answer 1

Option (a) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

The lines in the emission spectrum of hydrogen is due to the transfer of electrons form higher energy levels to the lower energy levels.

When the electrons transfer from one level of energy that is higher level of energy to the other means to the lower level of energy then they emit some photons which having the frequency or the wavelength in the visible region.