3.1.1 - Emission Spectra
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What is an emission spectrum?
💡 Hint: Think about the light seen when gas is excited.
What do we call the light particle emitted during transitions?
💡 Hint: It’s a fundamental unit of light.
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What happens to an electron when an atom absorbs energy?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens before they emit light.
True or False: Emission spectra are continuous.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of the observed lines.
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An electron in a hydrogen atom moves from n=5 to n=3. Calculate the wavelength of the emitted photon using R_H = 1.0968 × 10^7 m⁻¹.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the Rydberg formula.
Discuss the implications of discrete emission spectra in understanding atomic structure.
💡 Hint: Consider how this knowledge translates into practical applications.
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