Ask your own question, for FREE!
Chemistry 9 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

why can’t you use a single spectral line to confirm the identity of an element

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because each element has many spectral lines. It is possible for two elements to have one spectral line that is the same, but not all of them. That is why you need multiple spectral lines.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!