1.1 Flashcards

1
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Order of the electromagnetic spectrum

A

Radio. Raging
Microwaves Martians
Infa-red Invade
Visible Venus
Ultra violet Using
X-ray X-ray
Gamma Guns

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2
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Radio to gamma what happens

A

Increase in energy
Decrease in wavelength
Increase in frequency

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3
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Quanta

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Energy can only be absorbed or released from atoms in certain amounts

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4
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What is an emission spectroscopy

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Spectrum is examined to see the wavelength emitted

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5
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What is an absorption spectroscopy

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Light of certain wavelengths is absorbed and electrons are promoted to higher energy levels

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6
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What does the number of lines on the spectrum relate to

A

How many different electron transitions are possible

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7
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Explain how a line emission spectrum is formed

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Electrons are promoted. They then fall to a lower level and a photon of light is emitted.

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8
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Explain why there is a series of lines at discrete wavelengths

A

Due to the different transitions available

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9
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What happens when the concentration of solution increases

A

The intensity of radiation absorbed also increases

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