The spectrum of a hydrogen atom contains a total of 26 lines, and that of lithium possess approximately eight times as many. This provides evidence for the quantum mechanical model of the atom due to


larger mass of the lithium atom.
greater number of lithium isotopes.
greater attraction between the electrons and the lithium nucleus.
greater number of occupied sublevels in the lithium atom

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Answer:

greater number of occupied sublevels in the lithium atom

Explanation:

Although Hydrogen has only one electron, the atom has several different energy levels. When the electron transitions from a higher energy level to a lower one,  photons are released. The photons absorb light at different wavelengths and colors.then they appear as lines on the spectrum of the hydrogen atom. Lithium has a greater number of occupied sub-levels which means more electrons will transition through the energy levels leading to more lines appearing on its spectrum .