Stellar Spectroscopy

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."

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What does a star's spectrum reveal about its composition?

• The star's age

• The elements present in the star

• The star's distance from Earth

• The star's size

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which EM waves have the longest wavelength?

• radio

• x-rays

• ultraviolet

• gamma rays

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which EM waves have the shortest wavelength?

• radio

• x-rays

• ultraviolet

• gamma rays

Which EM waves are invisible? (more than one correct answer)

• radio

• visible

• ultraviolet

• gamma rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

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Which EM waves are have a SHORTER wavelength than visible?

• radio

• none

• infrared

• x-rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Put the visible light colors in order from longest wavelength to shortest wavelength

• Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Red
• Red, Yellow, Green, Orange, Violet, Blue, Indigo
• Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What color has the longest wavelength?

• Black

• Green

• Purple

• Red

Why do we see grass as green?

• Green light is absorbed

• Green light is reflected

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What color has the shortest wavelength and highest frequency?

• Violet

• Orange

• Red

• Blue

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1