Atomic Absorption and Emission

Front

What type of spectrum is produced when light passes through a cool gas and certain wavelengths are absorbed?

Back

Absorption Spectrum

Front

What is the term for the lowest energy configuration of electrons in an atom?

Back

Ground State

Front

What determines the color of visible light?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What happens when an electron moves from a higher energy level to a lower energy level?

Back

It releases energy.

Front

What is the process called when an electron drops from a higher energy level to a lower energy level, emitting light?

Back

Emission of light.

Front

What type of spectrum is produced when an atom emits light at specific wavelengths?

Back

Emission Spectrum

Front

What is the term for the energy level of an electron in an atom?

Back

Quantum State

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency of light?

Back

They are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What is the significance of the ground state in atomic theory?

Back

It represents the most stable configuration of an atom's electrons.

Front

What occurs during the absorption of light by an atom?

Back

An electron jumps from a lower energy level to a higher energy level.