Line spectrum and energy levels

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The line spectrum reveals that energy levels in an atom are quantized, represented by the formula n² x 13.6 eV, where n is an integer. Each line in the spectrum corresponds to a specific electronic transition between these energy levels. The frequency of the emitted photons provides information about these transitions. Additionally, the intensity of each spectral line indicates the probability of the corresponding transition occurring. Understanding these concepts is crucial for analyzing atomic structure and behavior.
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What does the line spectrum reveal about the energy levels in an atom?


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The energy levels are quantized

is that right?
 
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Ya! energy levels are--- n2 x 13.6 eV... when n is an integral value..thus they are quantized the frequency of photons do tell us about the electronic transition going inside the atom...i too need the correct answer...
 
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Every line in the spectrum corresponds to a transition between energy levels. The intensity of the line tells us about the probability of the corresponding transition.
 
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