A spectrum containing only specific wavelengths is called a(n)________ spectrum.
A)line
B)continuous
C)visible
D)Rydberg
E)invariant

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A spectrum containing only specific wavelengths, or lines, is called a line spectrum. This is due to the fact that the energy emitted or absorbed by an atom is quantized, meaning it can only take on certain discrete values, resulting in the emission or absorption of specific wavelengths of light. This is in contrast to a continuous spectrum, which contains all wavelengths of light within a certain range. The other options, visible and Rydberg, do not accurately describe the type of spectrum being referred to. The term "invariant spectrum" is not a commonly used scientific term.

A Spectrum Containing Only Specific Wavelengths Is Called A(n)________ Spectrum