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What does the emission spectrum tell us about the structure of an atom?

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The emission spectrum of a chemical element or chemical compound is the spectrum of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation emitted due to an atom or molecule making a transition from a high energy state to a lower energy state. ...

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Therefore, spectroscopy can be used to identify elements in matter of unknown composition.

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