Emission lines are produced by ____.
A) atoms that become ionized
B) electrons that transfer from a high energy level to a low energy level
C) electrons that transfer from a low energy level to a high energy level
D) the intensity of agitation of atoms in a hot gas
E) the motion of an object toward or away from the observer

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Emission lines are produced when electrons transition from a higher energy level to a lower energy level within an atom, releasing photons of specific wavelengths.

Emission Lines Are Produced by ____