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Physics

Energy Levels

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Each element has a unique set of energy levels, like a barcode. This is why sodium lamps emit a distinct yellow light and why astronomers can identify elements in distant stars from their spectra.

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Why do neon signs glow in specific colors—not a continuous rainbow? The answer lies in secret energy ladders inside every atom, where electrons can only hop between certain rungs.