Atoms - Result Question 38

40. The spectrum obtained from a sodium vapour lamp is an example of

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(a) band spectrum

(b) continuous spectrum

(c) emission spectrum

(d) absorption spectrum

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 40. (c)

Solution:

  1. (c) Spectrum obtained from a sodium vapour lamp is emission spectrum.

A spectrum is observed, when light coming directly from a source is examined with a spectroscope.