What causes the lines in the emission spectrum for elements?
a continuous release of energy from the heated element
a quantum absorption of energy as various electrons are excited to a higher energy level
a quantum release of energy as electrons drop back to their ground state
none of the above
a continuous release of energy from the heated element
a quantum absorption of energy as various electrons are excited to a higher energy level
a quantum release of energy as electrons drop back to their ground state
none of the above