A continuous spectrum is most helpful in identifying a particular element because it serves as a unique "fingerprint" of an element.

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A continuous spectrum does not provide a unique "fingerprint" of an element; instead, an emission or absorption spectrum, which is discrete, does because it shows specific wavelengths that correspond to the energy levels of electrons in an atom.

A Continuous Spectrum Is Most Helpful in Identifying a Particular