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Why do elements emit light of characteristics color when vaporized?
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∙ 13y ago
that's a tough one. i think that the thermal energy excites the electrons of the atoms and they "bounce" from one energy ring to the next, releasing some light "photons?" in the process? something like that sorry i couldn't help more.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey can release energy only equal to difference of the energy level their electrons can jump so, as arrangement of electrons is different in different elements so is the difference in frequencies they emit, hence the different colors.
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∙ 14y agoFor an atom to give off a photon it must have the electrons in its' valence (outer most) shell be boosted to another higher orbit(s). When it falls back down to the next lower shell it gives off a photon. Each element has unique compositions and therefore unique light frequencies that a spectrometer will display.
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∙ 10y agoEach element emits a different light spectrum - that is - a group of specific light wavelengths. Measuring the emitted light by a spectrometer, we can then figure out what element it is by comparing with previous results.
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Different elements have different emission spectra, meaning that if the electrons in an atom are excited, they will release that energy in different color of light. The flame color depends on the elements in the compound.
Why do atoms of certain elements give off light of characteristic color when heated to high temperature?
Atoms of certain elements give off light of characteristic color when heated to high temperature since the electrons induce to absorb energy, jumps to the excited energy state called quantum jump and then returns to their ground state. The amount of energy in the photon determines its color.
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White is the only color that has no color
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What are the characteristics and properties of light?
It's Bright
Is color a characteristic property of elements?
Color is due to the reflection of white light. If the light source changes then the apparent color of the element would also change. So my opinion is No.
The color pattern of light waves does not blend together when elements are combined?
false
Why do elements produce light?
Some elements produce light because of a change in energy state levels. The color of the light is determined by the difference in energy between the excited state and the ground state.
Why did each compound produce a flame of a different color?
Different elements have different emission spectra, meaning that if the electrons in an atom are excited, they will release that energy in different color of light. The flame color depends on the elements in the compound.
When white light shines on a painting what allows you to see the colours?
Each color of paint has it's own characteristics of which part of white light that it absorbs and/or reflects. It's the reflected light that gets to your eyes ... and is interpreted by your brain into "color".
Why does burning a match light a candle?
First the wick is lighted; after this the wax is melted, vaporized and burned.
Is this statement true or false The color pattern of light waves does not blend together when elements are combined?
True ;)
What were the two most important characteristics of the real world to the Impressionist painters?
brushwork, color, and lighting. -apex
What are the two most important elements that create the illusion of depth on a flat surface?
light and shadow
What would happen if a hypernova went off nere our planet?
first everyone on earth would be vaporized by the light from the explosion. Then the planet itself would be vaporized from the 100 trillion degree radiation emitting from it.
Why do different elements create differnat colors?
When substances appear colored to the human eye, it is due to the absorption of certain frequencies of light. The frequencies of light that are not absorbed contribute to the color that is perceived. For example, if red wavelengths of light are absorbed by a substance, it will appear green (red's complementary color). Since different elements absorb different frequencies (due to their electronic structure), different elements can appear different colors.
Why can the surface of a mineral be a different color than it's interior?
More concentraions of the minerals elements are located towards the center. Also light bleaches some of the color
