What type of radiation is emitted when the electron in a hydrogen atom experiences a spin flip?
A) Visible light
B) Ultraviolet light
C) Gamma ray
D) Radio wave

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When an electron in a hydrogen atom undergoes a spin flip, it emits radiation in the radio wave part of the electromagnetic spectrum, specifically at a wavelength of 21 centimeters.

What Type of Radiation Is Emitted When the Electron in a Hydrogen