Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following statements about atomic spectra and their significance is correct?
A
The spectrum of white light is a continuous spectrum that can identify unknown elements.
B
Characteristic lines in atomic spectra can be used to identify unknown atoms, similar to fingerprints.
C
The emission spectrum of an element reveals information about its isotopes.
D
All elements have the same emission spectrum regardless of their atomic structure.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Characteristic lines in atomic spectra can indeed be used in chemical analysis to identify unknown atoms, similar to how fingerprints are used to identify people, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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