CHAPTER 2 Atomic Structure and Periodicity Flashcards
1
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Electromagnetic Radiation
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Radiant energy that exhibits wavelike behavior and travels through space at the speed of light in a vacuum.
2
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Wavelength
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The distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave.
3
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Frequency
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The number of waves (cycles) per second that pass a given point in space.
