Practice - Emission Spectroscopy: Discharge Lamps and Flame Tests
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Practice Questions
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What is an emission spectrum?
💡 Hint: Think about the colors we see when substances are excited.
What colors does sodium produce in a flame test?
💡 Hint: This color is often associated with streetlights!
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What type of spectrum is produced in a gas discharge tube?
💡 Hint: Remember the unique lines represent different elements!
True or False: Flame tests can be used for any metal.
💡 Hint: Consider the metals that can create vibrant colors in flames.
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Challenge Problems
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If you have an unknown metal that gives a blue color in a flame test, what could this indicate about the potential elements? List at least two elements that fit this characteristic.
💡 Hint: Think of common metals that create blue colors in flames.
Analyze how each element's emission spectrum could be used in techniques such as astrophysics or forensic science.
💡 Hint: Connect the emission spectra to practical applications in different scientific fields.
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