Electron Microscope Flashcards

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In reference to electrons what happens to heat ?

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heat →electrons leave orbit and act like radiation.
the negative charge allows them to be focused (works in vacuum).

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In electron microscope what kind of energy is there ?

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short ⋋ great energy.

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What is (what about the transmission of an electron microscope) ?

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-uses beams of electrons through specimen.
-magnification of 2 000 000×
-has two limitations :
*good for only thin specimen.
*only dead cells can be observed.

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What is (what about the scanning of an electron microscope) ?

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-electrons are reflected from surface of specimen.
-produces a 3D image.
-good for thicker specimens.
-lacks the magnification and resolution of the transmission electron microscope.

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