Most street lights are made from one of two elements-mercury or sodium. Explain why astronomers prefer that cities use sodium street lights instead of mercury street lights.

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Ruthie

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3 December, 08:29

Most street lights are made from one of two elements-mercury or sodium. Explain why astronomers prefer that cities use sodium street lights instead of mercury street lights.

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Ayanna Stevenson · Answer 1

Astronomers prefer that cities use sodium street lights because the emission spectrum of sodium produces fewer lines than the emission spectrum of mercury - ally

Savanna Boyer · Answer 2

Astronomers prefer that cities use sodium street lights because the emission spectrum of sodium produces fewer lines than the emission spectrum of mercury