Spectroscopy Flashcards
1
Q
What is analysed in spectroscopy:
A
Patterns of light emitted by the elements in a heated sample
2
Q
Why is spectroscopy good:
A
Fast
Reliable
Used to detect even small amounts of elements in a sample
3
Q
What has spectroscopy allowed scientists to discover:
A
New elements. For example rubidium and caesium
4
Q
What can spectroscopy be used for:
A
To identify elements