Spectroscopy Flashcards
0
Q
Frequency
A
v
The number of cycles thy occur in one sec
Measures in Hz
1
Q
Wavelength
A
The distance for one cycle of a wave (from Max to max or min to min)
Measures in nm or cm
2
Q
Link to energy
A
E = h X v E= (hXc) / wavelength Wavelength = (hXc) / E
3
Q
Colour - higher energy
A
- short wavelength
- larger frequency
- blue end
4
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Colour - lower energy
A
Longer wavelength
Smaller frequency
Closer to red
