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Atomic Spectroscopy

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Which of the following is the principle of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy?

a)

Radiation is absorbed by non-excited atoms in vapour state and are excited to higher states

b)

Medium absorbs radiation and transmitted radiation is measured

c)

Colour is measured

d)

Colour is simply observed

2.

In Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, which of the following is the generally used radiation source?

a)

Tungsten lamp

b)

Xenon mercury arc lamp

c)

Hydrogen or deuterium discharge lamp

d)

Hollow cathode lamp

3.

How can the intensity of radiation be increased in Hollow cathode lamp?

a)

Addition of non-conductive protective shield of mica

b)

Addition of nitrogen to neon or argon in the lamp

c)

Increasing the pressure of the filling gas

d)

Changing the metal of the anode

4.

Which of the following is the function of the chopper in Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy?

a)

To split the beam into two

b)

To filter unwanted components

c)

To break the steady light into pulsating light

d)

To reduce the sample into atomic state

5.

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy is used for the analysis of metals.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What is the significance of using a monochromator in atomic fluorescence spectroscopy

a)

It filters out unwanted emissions from the sample

b)

It selects a specific wavelength for analysis

c)

It enhances the fluorescence signal

d)

It increases the selectivity of the detector

7.

Which of the elements is commonly analyzed using atomic fluorescence spectroscopy in environmental monitoring

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Mercury

8.

Atomic Emission Spectroscopy usually can be used for both metal and non metal

a)

Yes

b)

No

9.

An emission spectrum is produced when an electron moves from one energy level

a)

into the nucleus

b)

to a lower energy level

c)

to a higher energy level

d)

to another position in the same sublevel

10.

Each element produces its own pattern of emission spectra lines because each element has its own distinct

a)

Number of neutrons

b)

Speed of light

c)

Electron configuration

d)

None of these