Spectroscopy Flashcards

1
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What is analysed in spectroscopy:

A

Patterns of light emitted by the elements in a heated sample

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2
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Why is spectroscopy good:

A

Fast

Reliable

Used to detect even small amounts of elements in a sample

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3
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What has spectroscopy allowed scientists to discover:

A

New elements. For example rubidium and caesium

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4
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What can spectroscopy be used for:

A

To identify elements

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