Atomic Absorption Spectra
When light with a continuous spectrum passes through a cool gas, the resulting spectrum contains dark lines. Which of the following statements best explains this phenomenon?
A
Atoms in the gas absorb photons with specific energies corresponding to their energy level differences
B
Electrons in the gas reflect specific wavelengths back toward the source
C
The gas emits photons that destructively interfere with the continuous spectrum
D
The gas scatters all wavelengths equally, creating uniform dimming
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