Atomic Absorption & Emission Flashcards
1
Q
What do all electrons have to reside in?
A
An energy level - their ground state according to their elec configuration
2
Q
What is atomic absorption?
A
Heat energy -> cation electrons -> absorbs energy and jump to a higher energy level
3
Q
What is atomic emission?
A
Cation electrons -> fall back down to ground state and emit excess energy through visible light energy
