Wavelength of light emitted depends directly on:
A The quantity of energy absorbed by an electron.
B The specific element the electron belongs to.
C The quantity of energy released by an electron.
D All of the above
D?
It is a very bad question, but as written, D is the likely choice.
I agree with both answers; i.e., it is badly written and D is the likely choice.
Yes, the correct answer is D. The wavelength of light emitted depends directly on all of the factors mentioned: A) the quantity of energy absorbed by an electron, B) the specific element the electron belongs to, and C) the quantity of energy released by an electron. All of these factors play a role in determining the wavelength of light emitted.
To determine the correct answer, we can systematically analyze each option:
A) The quantity of energy absorbed by an electron: The absorption of energy by an electron does not directly determine the wavelength of light emitted. The wavelength of light is determined by the energy released by the electron, not the energy absorbed.
B) The specific element the electron belongs to: Different elements have different energy levels for their electrons, which results in different wavelengths of light emitted. Therefore, the specific element to which the electron belongs can indirectly affect the wavelength of light emitted, but it is not the sole determining factor.
C) The quantity of energy released by an electron: This is the most crucial factor determining the wavelength of light emitted. According to the photon theory of light, the energy released by an electron when transitioning to a lower energy level corresponds to a specific wavelength of light.
Considering the above analysis, the correct answer is Option D: All of the above. The wavelength of light emitted depends directly on the quantity of energy absorbed by an electron, the specific element the electron belongs to, and the quantity of energy released by the electron.