Question

from this experiment, bohr concluded that the electron in the hydrogen atom could only be located at certain specific distances from the nucleus and that the colors were a result of electrons jumping from one energy level to another. what color of light would have been observed for the emission spectrum of hydrogen if the electron could be located at all possible distances from the nucleus? briefly explain your reasoning.

Explanation:

If electrons could be at all possible distances from the nucleus, there would be a continuous range of energy - level transitions. This would result in a continuous spectrum. A continuous spectrum appears as a rainbow - like band of all colors, because all wavelengths of visible light would be emitted as electrons make transitions across the continuous range of energy levels.

Answer:

A continuous spectrum with all colors of visible light (a rainbow - like band), because electrons would have a continuous range of energy - level transitions and emit all wavelengths of visible light.