MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #858

How does the emission spectrum of hydrogen differ from that of helium?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #858

  1. Question 1

    Q1. How does the emission spectrum of hydrogen differ from that of helium?

    • A) Hydrogen has simpler spectral lines
    • B) Helium spectra are continuous
    • C) Hydrogen lacks excited states
    • D) Helium has fewer photons emitted

    Answer: Hydrogen has simpler spectral lines

    Explanation: Hydrogen's single electron produces simpler line spectra; helium's two electrons cause more complex transitions.