Mr Dufy Corrections Flashcards
1
Q
Why are there a series of lines at discrete wavelengths on emission spectrums
A
electron transitions between different energy levels
2
Q
how do ligands split transition metals
A
electrons of ligands repel d orbital electrons and then the orbitals split off onto high and low energy levels
3
Q
Why are metal complexes coloured
A
Light absorbed when electrons in a lowered d orbital are promoted to a higher energy
