Spectroscopy

When sunlight is split by a prism or diffraction grating it appears to emit a ___ spectra.

• absorption

• dark-line

• continuous

• bright-line

The analysis of the way matter emits and absorbs radiation is called ___.

• astronomy

• chemistry

• spectroscopy

• atomic theory

A ___ is used in astronomy to break down light like a prism.

• telescope

• spectroscope

• stethoscope

• microscope

Each element on the periodic table can be identified by its

• classification as a solid, liquid or gas.

• location on the table.

• ability to react to form compounds.

• unique spectral "fingerprint."

Emission spectra emitted by an element (or compound) will produce ___ through a spectroscope.

• bright lines

• a continuous rainbow

• dark lines

• white light

What is the unknown spectra?

• beryllium
• copper
• manganese
• strontium

What kind of spectrum is this?

• absorption spectrum

• continuous spectrum

• emission spectrum

The unknown emissions spectra belongs to the element

• Hydrogen

• Mercury

• Neon

• Sodium

The unknown emissions spectra belongs to the element

• Hydrogen

• Mercury

• Neon

• Helium

Which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum includes the entire range of light that can be detected by the human eye? 

• ultraviolet light
• visible light
• infrared light
• x-rays