Why does hydrogen atom contain many lines?

Answer 1

When the energy is supplied to the atom of hydrogen it will be exited then its single electron will jump from its ground state to some higher energy level. Now,when it de exites from higher level to ground level by several jumps pectral lines of different wavelengths are emitted. That is why the spectrum of hydrogen contains many lines.

Answer 2

My best guess at figuring out what you're talking about is: because there are a large number of possible energy levels, and spectral lines correspond to the energy difference between any two possible energy levels.

So, calling the ground state 0, and the next higher energy level 1, and then 2 and so on, there's 1->0, 2->0, 3->0, etc. and also 2->1, 3->1, 4->1 and so on and so on. The energy levels are not evenly spaced, so each transition causes a distinct line in the spectrum.

This is not just true for hydrogen, by the way; all atoms are like this.

Answer 3

The hydrogen atom contains many spectral lines because it can undergo different energy state transitions, leading to the emission or absorption of light at specific wavelengths. These transitions occur when an electron moves between quantized energy levels, resulting in the emission of photons at specific frequencies. Each transition corresponds to a different spectral line in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Answer 4

Because that electron can occupy any one of a number of different energy levels and radiates light of different wavelengths as it moves from one level to another.