DP Chemistry (first assessment 2025)
Question 21M.1A.SL.TZ2.6
Date | May 2021 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 1] | Reference code | 21M.1A.SL.TZ2.6 |
Level | SL | Paper | 1A | Time zone | TZ2 |
Command term | State | Question number | 6 | Adapted from | N/A |
6.
[Maximum mark: 1]
21M.1A.SL.TZ2.6
How are emission spectra formed?
A. Photons are absorbed when promoted electrons return to a lower energy level.
B. Photons are absorbed when electrons are promoted to a higher energy level.
C. Photons are emitted when electrons are promoted to a higher energy level.
D. Photons are emitted when promoted electrons return to a lower energy level.
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Markscheme
D
Syllabus sections
Structure 1. Models of the particulate nature of matter » Structure 1.3—Electron configurations » Structure 1.3.1—Emission spectra. Emission spectra are produced by atoms emitting photons when electrons in excited states return to lower energy levels. Qualitatively describe the relationship between colour, wavelength, frequency and energy across the electromagnetic spectrum. Distinguish between a continuous and a line spectrum.