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What gases make up neon colors?

Look to the far right of the periodic table. Those are inert gases. Neon among them. On my chart in the "Life Science Libary" "Matter" book they were in tubes and electrified. They all had unique colors. By mixing them you have a pallet of electric light.


Why can neon lights glow in different colors?

The vivid colors seen in advertising lights are the result of different neon gases that each tube contains. Different gases burn at various temperatures resulting in these colors. For example magnesium produces the bright white color light.


Are all gases invisible?

Usually it seems that they are. Some really are. Others are just not presented in a way that makes them visible. In short, some gases are visible and have colors. Check the link.


What is the difference from an LED light to a normal incandescnt or fluorescent bulb?

The main difference is how light is produced in each. In a LED, a device known as a light-emitting diode produces light when receiving a certain level of current. In an incandescent bulb, a thin piece of conductive metal glows brightly (incandesces) when subjected to a current in an oxygen free environment, such as a vacuum or near-vacuum (the absence of oxygen keeps the metal from burning and decomposing). Finally, a fluorescent bulb works by subjecting a special mixture of gases to an electric current. The current excites molecules of gas, which release light in the process.


Why are the colors of the spectrum different in each gas?

A spectrum is a function of the light source. A gas will absorb / emit light based on its molecular bonds, and different gases have different bonds.

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What gas emits color when an electric current is applied?

When an electric current is applied, gases like neon, argon, krypton, and xenon emit color. These gases are often used in neon lights and other types of gas discharge lamps.


Is there a gas that expands when an electric current is applied to it?

Yes, gases like hydrogen and helium can expand when an electric current is passed through them. This phenomenon is known as Joule-Thomson effect, where the gas absorbs heat energy from the electric current, causing it to expand.


Are all gases able to glow when electric current passed through them?

No, not all gases are able to glow when an electric current is passed through them. Gases must contain certain atoms or molecules that can emit specific wavelengths of light when energized by the electric current in a process called fluorescence or phosphorescence in order to produce a visible glow.


Why does some gas conduct electricity?

Most gases conduct electricity when a very high voltage is applied to them. This occurs in nature as lightning.The gases are ionised ,or stripped of electrons, and then become a plasma whereupon they conduct an electric current and glow according to their chemistry. Neon has a signature red colour.


What gases are in neon sign's?

Neon signs typically contain a combination of noble gases, primarily neon but can also include argon, helium, and trace amounts of other gases. These gases emit different colors when an electric current passes through them, creating the vibrant display seen in neon signs.


Does water give off gases when you pass a current through it?

Yes, when an electric current is passed through water, it can electrolyze the water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen gases. This process is known as electrolysis, where the water molecules break down into their constituent elements.


What do you call the liquid that allows electric current to pass through?

Electric current does not need a liquid. It can pass in solids, liquids, gases, and even empty space. If it passes through a liquid, the liquid is called an electrolyte.


How the current through a gas can pass?

Electric current passes through a gas when the gas molecules are ionized by the application of a strong electric field. The ionized gas molecules then conduct electricity by moving charged particles between electrodes, creating a path for the current to flow. This process is commonly seen in devices like neon lights or plasma displays.


Pascal's Principle can be applied to what?

liquids and gases


What gases make up neon colors?

Look to the far right of the periodic table. Those are inert gases. Neon among them. On my chart in the "Life Science Libary" "Matter" book they were in tubes and electrified. They all had unique colors. By mixing them you have a pallet of electric light.


What is used to separate hydrogen and oxygen?

Electrolysis, the passing of electric current through water will separate the water into oxygen and hydrogen molecules.


What Substances that conduct an electric current under certain conditions are most likely to be?

Substances that conduct an electric current under certain conditions are most likely to be metals or solutions containing ions. Metals have free electrons that can move through the material, allowing for the flow of electric current. Ionic solutions contain ions that can move and carry charge, enabling them to conduct electricity.