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Emission Spectrum of Hydrogen

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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.

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