Characteristic x-rays are the result of
A)outer electron transitions.
B)inner electron transitions.
C)nuclear electron states.
D)buckytubes.

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Characteristic x-rays are generated when an atom's inner shell electron is removed by an incoming photon, and an electron from a higher energy level drops down to fill the empty inner shell vacancy. This transition results in the emission of a characteristic x-ray with a unique energy level.

Characteristic X-Rays Are the Result of