Atomic Structure and Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Flashcards

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What equation links the speed of light, wavelength and frequency?

A

c = ๐œˆ๐œ†

c = Speed of Light
๐œˆ = Frequency
๐œ† = Wavelength

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What are photons?

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Electromagnetic radiation emitted or absorbed in quanta of radiation as a stream of particles

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What equation links the energy of a photon, Planckโ€™s constant and frequency?

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E = h๐œˆ

E = Total energy of the system
h = Planckโ€™s Constant
๐œˆ = Frequency of visible light

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