MDCAT Physics MCQ #344

Hydrogen’s spectrum is discontinuous because

MDCAT Physics MCQ #344

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Hydrogen’s spectrum is discontinuous because

    • A) Electrons emit light continuously
    • B) Transitions occur only between specific levels
    • C) Atoms collide frequently
    • D) Photons are absorbed by the container

    Answer: Transitions occur only between specific levels

    Explanation: Quantized transitions produce line spectra; A fails as electrons emit only during discrete jumps.