Exploring the Electromagnetic Spectrum and Bohr Model

What is the top point of a wave called?

• Trough

• Crest

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

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Which type of wave has the longest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?

• Microwaves

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

• Radio waves

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What is the only portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that the human eye can see?

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

• Visible light

• Microwaves

What remains constant across all types of light waves in the electromagnetic spectrum?

• Frequency

• Energy

• Speed

• Wavelength

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What happens to an electron when it absorbs energy?

• It falls to a lower energy level

• It emits light

• It jumps to a higher energy level

• It remains in the ground state

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In the Bohr model for hydrogen, what does the 'n' represent?

• Number of protons

• Energy level

• Wavelength

• Frequency

What type of light is emitted when an electron transitions from n=4 to n=2?

• Infrared

• X-rays

• Visible light

• Ultraviolet

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Which electron transition emits UV light?

• n=2 to n=1

• n=5 to n=3

• n=3 to n=1

• n=4 to n=2

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How can scientists identify elements using light emission?

• By observing the color of the element

• By counting the number of electrons

• By analyzing the spectrum of light emitted

• By measuring the speed of light

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What causes the different colors in fireworks?

• Different types of explosions

• Different elements emitting light

• Different sizes of fireworks

• Different shapes of fireworks

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