The strongest laboratory emission-line wavelengths (in nm) for three pure elements…

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The strongest laboratory emission-line wavelengths (in nm) for three pure elements are listed below. Element P: 410, 434, 486, 656 Element Q: 447, 468, 588, 668 Element R: 589, 590, 819 An unknown discharge tube produces bright lines at 410 nm, 486 nm, and 656 nm. Determine which element (P, Q, or R) the unknown gas most likely contains and state your evidence in one sentence.

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