Question

which statement accurately describes this atomic spectrum?○ the black lines represent the energy emitted by the electrons.○ the black lines represent the energy absorbed by the electrons.○ the colored lines represent the energy emitted by the electrons.○ the colored lines represent the energy absorbed by the electrons.

Explanation:

This is an absorption spectrum, where a continuous spectrum has dark (black) lines. These lines form when electrons in atoms absorb specific wavelengths of energy (photons) to move to higher energy levels, removing those wavelengths from the continuous spectrum.

Answer:

The black lines represent the energy absorbed by the electrons.