What type of spectrum is produced when light emitted from a hot low-density cloud of gas passes through a prism?

When light emitted from a hot low-density cloud of gas passes through a prism, it produces an emission spectrum. This spectrum consists of bright lines at specific wavelengths, corresponding to the unique energy transitions of the atoms in the gas. Each element emits light at characteristic frequencies, resulting in distinct lines that can be used to identify the chemical composition of the gas. This is different from a continuous spectrum, which would show a smooth range of colors.