Gaseous samples of two unknown elements are excited in separate discharge tubes

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Atoms · Atoms

Problem

Gaseous samples of two unknown elements are excited in separate discharge tubes. Sample X shows bright emission lines at 410 nm, 434 nm, 486 nm, and 656 nm. Sample Y shows bright lines at 589 nm, 590 nm, and 656 nm. Explain whether the two samples are likely the same element or different elements, citing evidence from the data.

Related theory

Browse the problem library