A hydrogen atom in a low-density, hot gas gives off what type of spectrum?
A) series of emission lines at uniform wavelength spacings
B) uniform spectrum crossed by numerous dark absorption lines
C) series of emission lines spaced in a mathematical sequence
D) uniform spectrum containing all colors

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The spectrum of a hydrogen atom in such conditions is characterized by a series of emission lines that are spaced according to a specific mathematical sequence, described by the Rydberg formula.

A Hydrogen Atom in a Low-Density, Hot Gas Gives Off