NEET Chemistry ยท Medium

Structure of Atom: Absorption MCQ

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AbsorptionMediumQuestion 21047

Question

Absorption lines arise when atoms:

  1. A
    Absorb certain wavelengths for upward transition
    Correct
  2. B
    Emit all wavelengths
  3. C
    Scatter only electrons
  4. D
    Lose protons

Correct answer

Absorb certain wavelengths for upward transition

Explanation

Only energies matching allowed gaps are absorbed.