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Either "a spectrum" or "a light source" (usually), depending on exactly what you mean.
The "usually" is because there are some kinds of instruments called spectroscopes that use a different principle. One example would be a "mass spectroscope".
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When light given off by a simple burning substance is viewed through a spectroscope it would appear what color?
A spectroscope is a device for producing and recording spectra for examination. When light given off by a simple burning substance is viewed through a spectroscope, a certain color will appear.
What is viewed through a spectroscope and how does the instrument serve in identifying substances?
A spectroscope is used to view the basic colors of any source of light. It helps show the atomic makeup.
Do you look through a spectroscope with your eyes?
yes you do i think
Why do astronomers look at stars through a spectroscope?
To learn what they are made of.
What is the difference between a QA spectroscope and a tube spectroscope?
The difference between a tube style spectroscope and the QA spectroscope is the ability to read the scale on the QA spectroscope. Otherwise the functions are similar.
When was the spectroscope invented?
the first spectroscope was invented in 1859 the first spectroscope was invented in 1859
What is the plural of spectroscope?
The plural of spectroscope is spectroscopes.
What would be observed if the flame tests were viewed through a spectroscope?
Emission spectrum of the elements placed in the flame. The flame test is usually applied when Sodium, Potassium or other such metals are thought to be present since they give a very noticeable result - Sodium gives orange colour to the flame (as it does to sodium street lighting!) - Potassium gives a lilac colour etc
How does sunlight appear through a spectroscope?
The colors being reflected are all the colors-- the rainbow
Role of the diffraction grating in the spectroscope?
spectroscope and its roles
What is the definition of spectroscopy?
The use of the spectroscope; investigations made with the spectroscope.
What is the purpose of using spectroscope?
to evaluate the effects on a beam of light when it is passed through certain substances.
