Electromagnetic Spectrum and Spectroscopy (CP)

Front

What must an electron do to change from ground state to an excited state?

Back

Absorb energy.

Front

List the electromagnetic waves in order of increasing wavelength.

Back

X-rays, visible light, microwaves, radio waves.

Front

What color flame does copper produce in a flame test?

Back

Green.

Front

Which electromagnetic waves have the longest wavelength?

Back

Radio waves.

Front

Which electromagnetic radiation waves carry the most energy?

Back

Gamma rays.

Front

Define the electromagnetic spectrum.

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, ordered by wavelength or frequency.

Front

What is spectroscopy?

Back

The study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and energy in electromagnetic waves?

Back

Shorter wavelengths correspond to higher energy.

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in medical imaging?

Back

X-rays.

Front

What is the visible spectrum?

Back

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, typically ranging from 400 to 700 nm.