In Bohr's model of the atom, electrons are quantanized. This means that electrons can occupy only certain energy levels. Explain how the emission spectra of gases support this model of the atom.
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As a part of Bohr's model/theory, electrons could gain energy and move to a higher energy to become in an excited state. The electrons could then release energy in the form of light and return to a lower energy level called ground state. The light emitted corresponds to the energy released when moving to a lower energy level. The visible light/energy emission represents the "jump" between energy levels since electrons cannot be located in between.
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Each element only has lines at specific wavelengths, corresponding to the specific energy levels.