Explain why atoms only emit certain wavelengths of light when they are excited. Check all that apply. Check all that apply. Electrons are allowed "in between" quantized energy levels, and, thus, only specific lines are observed. The energies of atoms are not quantized. When an electron moves from one energy level to another during absorption, a specific wavelength of light (with specific energy) is emitted. Electrons are not allowed "in between" quantized energy levels, and, thus, only specific lines are observed. When an electron moves from one energy level to another during emission, a specific wavelength of light (with specific energy) is emitted. The energies of atoms are quantized.