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Why are spectral lines formed?
Why does hydrogen show discrete colored lines instead of a continuous spectrum?
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When an electron jumps from a higher energy level to a lower one, it emits energy in the form of photons. Each jump corresponds to a specific wavelength, forming spectral lines.
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