Flame Test Lab Flashcards
1
Q
What does the “C” in “C= λv” mean…and what is its value?
A
Speed - 3.00 x 10^8 m/s
2
Q
What do you have to do to the equation when your wavelength is 600nm?
A
You have to convert it to millimeters (mm)
6 x 10^-7
3
Q
What happens after an atom is done being at its excited state?
A
An atom returns to its ground state by releasing energy in the form of light
4
Q
Why do different elements produce similar or different colors?
A
The colors produced reflect the differences in the amount of energy that they atoms absorb, as well as the different amounts of protons and electrons they possess.
