E. Electromagnetic Radiation Flashcards
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Wavelength
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Distance from crest to crest
1
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Electromagnetic radiation
A
Energy that travels in waves
2
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Electromagnetic spectrum
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The entire range of radiation
3
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Visible light spectrum
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Between 380 - 750 nm
4
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Photon
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Amount of light needed to excite electrons
5
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Quantum leap
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Electrons absorb photons and move (leap) to the next highest energy shell
6
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Ground state
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The normal energy level for an electron
7
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Absorption spectrum
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The colors (wavelength) of peak absorption
8
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Action spectrum
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A graph that plots the rate of photosynthesis versus wavelength
