Atomic Absorbances and Emissions

Question 1

Electromagnetic radiation

Answer 1

• waves that propagate through space without the need of a medium
• frequency–> number of waves passing a point per second
• wavelength –> distance between two crests of a wave

High FQC = Low WL–> Low FQC = High WL

Question 2

Energy Level Diagrams

Answer 2

• an electron will absorb energy to move to a higher energy level –> excited state
• an electron emits energy to drop down to a lower energy level