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Emission spectra are caused by

Emission spectra are caused by
  • A.
    kinetic energy of moving atoms
  • B.
    potential energy of an electron in an atom
  • C.
    transition of an electron from a higher energy level to a lower energy level
  • D.
    transition of an electron from a lower energy level to higher energy level
  • E.
    transition of excited protons in the nucleus.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation