What is an atom's spectrum?
A) the total number of photons an atom can contain
B) sum of photons an atom will emit
C) the atomic mass of the atom
D) the atom's place in the periodic table
E) the allowed orbit closest to the nucleus

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An atom's spectrum refers to the sum of photons it will emit when excited. Each element has a unique spectrum, which can be used to identify the element.

What Is an Atom's Spectrum