1.1 - Electron wave functions, orbitals, & electron configuration

Question 1

What is electromagnetic radiation?

Answer 1

Electromagnetic radiation is light.

Question 2

Is light a photon, particle, or both?

Answer 2

Light is both a photon and a particle, so both.

Question 3

What does “λ = wavelength” represent?

Answer 3

“λ = wavelength” of light represents the distance between two peaks of the wave.

Question 4

What does “c = λν” represent?

Answer 4

“c = λν” represents the speed of light constant.

Question 5

What does “ν = frequency” represent?

Answer 5

“ν = frequency” represents the number of full wavelengths over a certain period of time.

Question 6

What are the properties of light to the left of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Answer 6

They have: the lowest “E = energy of a single photon”, the lowest “ν = frequency”, and the longest “λ = wavelength”.

Question 7

What are the properties of light to the right of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Answer 7

They have: the highest “E = energy of a single photon”, the highest “ν = frequency”, and the shortest “λ = wavelength”.