How is the light emitted by an atom related to its electron configuration?A. Light is produced when an electron moves from a higher to a lower energy level. The color of the light (as we see it) depends on the amount of energy emitted by the electron.B. Light is produced when an electron moves from a lower to a higher energy level. The color of the light (as we see it) depends on the amount of energy emitted by the electron.C. Light is produced when a proton moves from a higher to a lower energy level. The color of the light (as we see it) depends on the amount of energy emitted by the electron.D. Light is produced when a proton moves from a lower to a higher energy level. The color of the light (as we see it) depends on the amount of energy emitted by the electron.

Light is produced when an electron moves from a higher to a lower energy level. The color of the light (as we see it) depends on the amount of energy emitted by the electron.

Explanation:

According to the Bohr's model of the atom, energy is given out by an atom when an electron moves from a higher to a lower energy level. The energy of the emitted light is equal to the energy difference between the two energy levels.

Hence ;

∆E= E2 - E1

Where;

E2 = energy of the higher energy level

E1 = energy of the lower energy level.

By supplying light of various frequencies and observing the frequency/wavelength of light emitted by a particular atom, its electron configuration can be determined.