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Emission Spectra

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Emission spectra refer to the specific wavelengths or colors of light emitted by an atom or molecule when it transitions from an excited state to a lower energy state.

AP course connection

Topic 7.7: 7.7 Wave Functions and Probability

Unit 7
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