The specific pattern of colors emitted by excited atoms is called a
A)rainbow.
B)line spectrum.
C)continuous spectrum.
D)cathode ray.

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The specific pattern of colors emitted by excited atoms is called a line spectrum. This is because the colors are emitted at specific wavelengths, which appear as lines when separated by a prism or diffraction grating. The other options (rainbow, continuous spectrum, cathode ray) do not accurately describe the phenomenon of color emission from excited atoms.

The Specific Pattern of Colors Emitted by Excited Atoms Is