The wavelengths in the various spectral series of an element
A) are the same for all elements.
B) are random.
C) are different for each element.
D) are different in the emission and absorption spectra of an element.

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The wavelengths in the various spectral series of an element are different for each element. This is because each element has a unique electron configuration and therefore the energy levels of its electrons are unique, resulting in different energy transitions and corresponding wavelengths of light emitted or absorbed.

The Wavelengths in the Various Spectral Series of an Element