Visable Light Flashcards
1
Q
Light
A
wavelengths humans see as color
2
Q
What is the range of wavelengths?
A
Violet (380nm) - Red (750nm)
3
Q
What determines the amount of energy a wavelength has?
A
The size of wavelength (shorter = more energy, longer = less energy)
4
Q
Pigment
A
The color we see that was NOT absorbed
5
Q
Light absorbing part of molecule
A
Has single or double bonds that contain electrons that can move to a higher energy level by absorbing light
