Emission Spectrum of Hydrogen

Definition

The emission spectrum of hydrogen refers to the specific set of colors or wavelengths of light that are emitted when electrons in hydrogen atoms transition from higher to lower energy levels.

Related terms

Spectral Lines:

Spectral lines are specific wavelengths or colors within an emission or absorption spectrum that correspond to transitions between different energy levels.

Absorption Spectrum: An absorption spectrum is created when certain wavelengths or colors are absorbed by an element, resulting in dark lines on a continuous spectrum.

Electron Transition: An electron transition occurs when an electron moves from one energy level to another within an atom, either absorbing or emitting photons in the process.