2.2 - Emission Spectra
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What is the formula for calculating the energy of a photon?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between energy and frequency.
What is produced when an electron drops to a lower energy level?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during energy transition.
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What happens when an electron transitions from a higher energy level to a lower energy level?
💡 Hint: Consider what energy change occurs during the transition.
True or False: The absorption spectrum is produced when electrons emit photons.
💡 Hint: Think about the process that creates dark lines in the spectrum.
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If an atom emits a photon of wavelength 500 nm, what is the energy of that photon? Calculate it.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert nanometers to meters before performing your calculation.
Explain how the color of light emitted by a heated gas can indicate its composition. Use the concept of emission spectra in your answer.
💡 Hint: Consider how each element has its own set of energy levels and transitions.
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