4.1 Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
If an electron gains energy, it moves to what state?
A
Excited state
2
Q
An electron in an excited state will release a specific quantity of energy as it falls back to what state
A
ground state
3
Q
What is it called when energy is added to an atom in order to move an electron from a lower energy level to a higher energy level
A
Absorption
4
Q
What happens to the frequency of a wave when its wavelength increases
A
It decreases
5
Q
What wave on the electromagnetic spectrum has the greatest frequency?
A
Gamma Rays
6
Q
What wave on the electromagnetic spectrum has the greatest frequency.
A
Gamma Rays
7
Q
What color on the electromagnetic spectrum has the lowest frequency
A
Red
8
Q
What color on the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?
A
Red
