It has to do with the quantum energy differences between the atomic electron orbitals. A photon will be absorbed if it exactly matches the energy needed to cause an electron to jump from the orbital it is in to a higher one (or completely escape the atom creating an ion).
No, atoms do not absorb light of all wavelengths. Each atom has specific energy levels, and it can only absorb light at particular wavelengths that correspond to the energy difference between these levels. This results in unique absorption spectra for different elements, meaning they absorb only certain wavelengths while allowing others to pass through.
Chlorophylls, carotenoids, and phycobilins are the substances in plastids that absorb various wavelengths of light for photosynthesis. Each pigment absorbs different wavelengths of light to maximize the capture of energy for photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll and carotenoids are examples of molecules that absorb specific wavelengths of light for photosynthesis in plants. In the field of medicine, hemoglobin and melanin are molecules that absorb specific wavelengths of light for various diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Black is the only color that does absorb all wavelengths of light.White is the color that reflects all wavelengths of light.All other colors absorb only certain wavelengths of light and reflect the rest.
No, a solution that reflects white light does not absorb all wavelengths. Instead, it reflects most of the wavelengths within the visible spectrum which combine to form white light.
Pigments are substances that absorb some wavelengths of light and reflect or transmit others, giving them their color.
Green leaves primarily absorb light in the blue and red wavelengths, while reflecting green light, which is why they appear green. However, they do not absorb the maximum amount of light across all wavelengths; other pigments, such as carotenoids, can absorb additional wavelengths. Overall, while green leaves are efficient at capturing light for photosynthesis, they do not absorb all available light equally.
The dark bands are caused from the differnet chemical elements which absorb light at specific wavelengths.
Lazurite's blue color comes from the presence of sulfur atoms within its crystal structure, which absorb certain wavelengths of light and reflect blue light. This interaction between the sulfur atoms and light gives lazurite its distinctive blue hue.
A blue object will absorb most light except blue wavelengths of light, which it will reflect, making the object appear blue. This is because objects appear a certain color based on the wavelengths of light they reflect.
Chlorophyll a primarily absorbs blue and red light wavelengths, while chlorophyll b absorbs blue and some green light wavelengths. Together, they work to capture sunlight energy for photosynthesis in plants.
Light can be absorbed when its energy is transferred to the atoms or molecules of a material, causing them to transition to a higher energy state. This absorption can result in heating of the material or cause chemical reactions to occur. Different materials have specific wavelengths of light that they can absorb based on the energy levels of their electrons.