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Why is hydrogen emission useful in mapping the arms of the milky way?
Because hydrogen is the most common element in the universe and also it has a spectral emission line in the microwave radio part of the spectrum making it easier to track with a radio telescope.
Why are there empty spaces in the emission spectrum?
"Emission Spectrum" can mean a number of things... Many objects emit light and they all have an emission spectrum, that is a set of wavelengths of light that they give out. The emission spectrum for an L.E.D. bulb for instance is pretty narrow, just one visible colour. The emission spectrum of a star is very wide, encompassing non-visible light as well. It is probably these stellar emission spectra you are referring to, so I'll go on from that assumption. The fusion processes within a star (at most levels from core to surface, but mostly in the core) create most of a spectrum, but some of this light is absorbed by the outermost layers. That is why we see gaps, and molecules of certain types absorb certain parts of the spectrum, so we use the spectrum to determine composition. We also see spectra from diffuse bodies like nebulae. These are, broadly, of 2 types, emission and absorption. Absorption spectra occur when we observe a known star through the cloud, and extra lines missing beyond what we expect of the star will be emblematic of the constituents of the cloud. Emission spectra from clouds can also occur, that is when the light falling on them is not aligned with us, what we see is several narrow bands of light, which has been absorbed and re-emitted by the cloud.
An astronomer finds that the visible spectrum of a mysterious object shows bright emission lines What can the astronomer conclude about the source?
it comes from a hot, tenuous gas
How can you identify the elements in other galaxies?
Each element has a characteristic "fingerprint", that can be noticed in the light that comes from a star, or galaxy. When the light is separated into its component, you see a so-called "spectrum"; specific elements have lines at specific position on such a spectrum. This can give at least a qualitative analysis; a quantitive analysis (the exact amounts) is trickier, but it can at least be estimated.
What impact would stricter car emission standards in the us most likely have on other counteries?
Foreign car manufacturers will have to meet those emission standards on cars they export to the U.S.
What is the emission spectrum of elements list?
The emission spectrum of elements is a unique pattern of colored lines produced when an element is heated or excited. Each element has its own distinct emission spectrum, which can be used to identify the element.
Explain the difference between the continuous spectrum of white light and the atomic emission spectrum of an element?
The difference between continuous spectrum and the atomic emission espectrum of an element is that in emission spectrum, only certain specific frequencies of light are emitted while in a continuous spectrum, a continuous range of colors are seen in the visible light.
Could you use an emission spectrum of an element to identify it?
No.
Which element did Bohr study the line emission spectrum of?
Niels Bohr studied the emission lines of Hydrogen.
Why would the absorption spectrum of each element have lines in the same places as in its emission spectrum?
The absorption spectrum of an element have lines in the same places as in its emission spectrum because each line in the emission spectrum corresponds to a specific transition of electrons between energy levels. When light is absorbed by the element, electrons move from lower energy levels to higher ones, creating the same lines in the absorption spectrum as the emission spectrum. The frequencies of light absorbed and emitted are the same for a specific element, resulting in matching lines.
What information does flame test provide?
The emission spectrum of an element
How elements of stars are detected?
The emission spectrum of each element has characteristic lines for each element. Analyzing the spectrum of a star, you can figure out what elements are present, and also get an estimate on how much there is of each element. For more information, check the Wikipedia article on "emission spectrum".
How does the number of lines in the emission spectrum for an element compare with the number of lines in the absorption spectrum?
The number of lines in the emission spectrum is the same as in the absorption spectrum for a given element. The difference lies in the intensity of these lines; in emission, they represent light being emitted, while in absorption, they represent light being absorbed.
What element can produce an atomic emission spectrum in its natural state neon chlorine silicon or Krypton?
Every element can produce an emission spectrum, if it is sufficiently heated. Of the 4 elements that you mention, neon is the most useful, in terms of its emission spectrum, and it is used in a certain type of lighting.
Is an atomic emission spectrum a continuous range of colors?
No, an atomic emission spectrum is not a continuous range of colors. It consists of discrete lines of specific wavelengths corresponding to the emission of light from excited atoms when they return to lower energy levels. Each element has a unique atomic emission spectrum due to its unique arrangement of electrons.
How do emission and absorption spectrums tell us about the composition of objects in our universe?
Each chemical element has a specific emission or absorption spectrum.
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.
