MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #932

What distinguishes atomic absorption spectra from emission spectra?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #932

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What distinguishes atomic absorption spectra from emission spectra?

    • A) Absorption spectra show line gaps
    • B) Emission spectra require thermal excitation
    • C) Absorption spectra result from photon emission
    • D) Emission spectra involve energy absorption

    Answer: Absorption spectra show line gaps

    Explanation: Absorption spectra show missing photons (A). Emission (D) involves emission, not absorption.