Topic 18 Fluorescence spectroscopy Flashcards
1
Q
How can molecules lose energy after the absorption of light?
A
- bumping into other molecules
- Collide with the sides of the vessel they are in
- Emit light
2
Q
When does fluorescence happen?
A
When the emitted light has a longer wavelength than the absorbed light
3
Q
Fluorophore
A
Component of a molecule that undergoes fluorescence
4
Q
Luminescence
A
Emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat
5
Q
3 types of luminescence
A
- Fluorescence
- Phosphorescence
- Chemiluminescence
6
Q
Jabolinski diagram
A
Shows electronic state of a molecule and the transitions between them
7
Q
Draw the electron pair distribution for the 2 singlet states and the triplet state
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