A spectrum containing only specific wavelengths is called a __________ spectrum.
A)line
B)continuous
C)visible
D)Rydberg
E)invariant

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A spectrum containing only specific wavelengths, with no intermediate colors or frequencies, is called a line spectrum. This is in contrast to a continuous spectrum, which contains all wavelengths of light within a certain range. The term "line spectrum" refers to the fact that the individual wavelengths are represented as lines or spikes on a graph of intensity vs. wavelength.

A Spectrum Containing Only Specific Wavelengths Is Called a __________