When we excite some atoms by heat collision or electrical discharge they will

A. Radiate electromagnetic energy with a continuous distribution of wavelength
B. Absorb particular wavelengths when white light is incident on them
C. Radiate electromagnetic energy of discrete characteristic wavelength
D. Emit either invisible or visible light
✅ The correct answer is option C.

Tick the correct statement

A. An atom has limited number of ionization potentials but a large number of excitation potentials
B. There are as many excitation potentials as there are excited states
C. The difference between the energy of the ground sate and any one of the excited states is the measure of excitation energy
D. All of above
✅ The correct answer is option D.