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How does the flame test results and spectrum results relate to quantum mechanics, specifically electron movement?

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Answer: Many elements produce colors in the flame when heated.

Explanation:

The origin of this phenomenon lies in the arrangement, or “configuration” of the electrons in the atoms of the different elements In the flame test, if this energy has the form of visible light, the flame will produce a color characteristic of the element.

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