What is the emission spectrum?

A. A spectrum of light absorbed by an atom
B. A spectrum of light emitted by an atom
C. A spectrum of all wavelengths
D. A spectrum of heat

Answer: A spectrum of light emitted by an atom

Additional Information: The emission spectrum is the spectrum of light emitted by an atom when electrons fall to lower energy levels.

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