Chapter 7 - Quantum Theory and the Electronic Structure of Atoms Flashcards
Entities emit energy only in discrete quantities or ———
Quanta
Vibrating disturbance by which energy is transmitted
Wave
Distance between identical points in succesive waves
Wavelength
Symbol for wavelength
Lambda
The number of waves that pass through a particular point in 1 second
Frequency
Symbol for frequency
Nu
Vertical distance from the midline of a wave to the peak or trough
Amplitude
Product of wavelength and its frequency
Speed
Two components of electromagnetic wave that’s perpendicular to each other
Electric Field
Magnetic Field
The emission and transmission of energy in the form of electromagnetic waves
Electromagnetic radiation
Smallest quantity of energy that can be emitted (or absorbed) in the form of electromagnetic radiation
Quantum
Planck’s constant
6.63x10^-34 J•s
Electrons are ejected from the surface of certain metals exposed to light to at least a certain minimum frequency
Photoelectric effect
Particles of light
Photons
Either continuous or line spectra or radiation emitted by substances
Emission spectra
Light emission only at specific wavelengths
Line spectra
Rydberg constant
2.18x10^-18 J
Lowest energy state of a system
Ground state or ground level