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What is the atomic emission spectra?

The colors of light given off when an element loses energy


Why are flame tests called elemental fingerprints?

Flame tests are called elemental fingerprints because the colors produced when different elements are heated in a flame are unique to each element. By observing the color of the flame, one can identify the presence of specific elements based on the characteristic color they emit. This unique color pattern serves as a distinct "fingerprint" for each element.


What are Frequencies of light emitted by an element called?

"Spectrogram" is a word used to describe the set of specific characteristic frequencies of light which are emitted by a given chemical element when it is sufficiently excited by heat or by some other means.Alternatively, a scientific technique known as "spectroscopy" can be used to identify the elements in some matter of unknown composition and also the emission spectra of molecules can be used in chemical analysis of substances.Because each element's emission spectrum is unique, the "emission spectrum" of a chemical element or chemical compound can be used to help identify what it is. The "emission spectrum" is the name given to the relative intensity of each frequency of electromagnetic radiation http://www.answers.com/topic/emission-spectrum by the element's atoms or a compound's molecules when they are returned to a ground state.


Is the spacing between the lines in the spectrum of an element constant or does it vary?

The spacing between the lines in the spectrum of an element are constant. This is called the emission spectrum of an element. Each element has a unique emission spectra that will be the same each time.


What is the name of the range of colors emitted by a heated atom?

The name of the range of colors emitted by a heated (energized, excited, etc...) atom is called an emission spectrum.

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How is series of lines emitted by a gas similar to a fingerprint?

They have something called atomic fingerprints.


What is the name of the spectrum when elements produce different colors when heated?

The spectrum produced when elements emit different colors when heated is called an emission spectrum. Each element has a unique emission spectrum based on the specific wavelengths of light it emits.


What do you call a prism spreading out light into colors?

It is called Visible light Spectrum.


When heated each element produces a series of thin colored lines called?

When heated, each element produces a series of thin colored lines called an emission spectrum. This unique pattern of lines is used to identify the elements present in a sample based on their characteristic wavelengths of light.


How is the series of lines emitted by a gas similar to a fingerprint?

The series of lines emitted by a gas, known as its emission spectrum, is unique to each element, similar to a fingerprint being unique to each individual. By analyzing the specific wavelengths of light in the emission spectrum, scientists can identify the elements present in the gas sample, much like how fingerprint analysis can determine a person's identity.


What is the atomic emission spectra?

The colors of light given off when an element loses energy


How can spontaneous emission be control?

That's why it's called spontaneous emission you cannot control it. But there is a kind of emission which is called stimulated emission emission. People use stimulated emission in lasers and it can be controlled.


Why are flame tests called elemental fingerprints?

Flame tests are called elemental fingerprints because the colors produced when different elements are heated in a flame are unique to each element. By observing the color of the flame, one can identify the presence of specific elements based on the characteristic color they emit. This unique color pattern serves as a distinct "fingerprint" for each element.


What is the band of light obtained on the screen is called?

Not sure exactly what this question refers to, but it may be asking about the atomic emission spectra where each element of the Periodic Table emits certain colors of light when excited.


What is the band of light obtained on the screen called?

Not sure exactly what this question refers to, but it may be asking about the atomic emission spectra where each element of the periodic table emits certain colors of light when excited.


How do scientists tell difference between elements?

There are many different tests. For example, if you burn some elements they give of light at very specific wavelengths, called an emission spectrum.


Are fingerprints only for fingers?

Yes that's why there called FINGERprints......but theres also footprints