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Only the sun emits radiation in the wavelengths of visible light, which is considerably higher energy than infrared emitted by Earth.

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What must happen to the electron in order for an atom to emit light?

The atom must be subjected to a form of energy which propels the electron(s) to a higher energy level. When the electrons return to their resting state they emit one photon of light at a certain wavelength that our eyes interpret as a color.


What type of energy does an element need to absorb to emit light?

Many different types of energy can do this. Heat will cause anything to emit blackbody radiation and if there is enough heat the blackbody radiation will overlap the visible light spectrum and the object will be incandescent. To emit light as a narrow spectral line requires raising electrons in the element to higher energy orbitals and allowing them to fall back, emitting photons. The type of energy that can do this can be of many sorts: light, chemical, electrical, etc.


What causes an electron to e Emit like?

Electrons emit energy in the form of light or other electromagnetic radiation when they transition between energy levels in an atom. When an electron absorbs energy, it can move to a higher energy level (excited state). When it returns to a lower energy level, it releases the absorbed energy as a photon, which we perceive as light. The specific wavelength (color) of the emitted light depends on the energy difference between the two levels involved in the transition.


Does the glowing of a neon light caused by an electron emitting energy as it is moving from lower to higher energy levels?

Yes, the glowing of a neon light is caused by electrons in the neon gas emitting energy as they move from higher to lower energy levels. When an electrical current is passed through the gas, the electrons become excited and then emit light as they return to their original energy state.


Does earth emit or reflect light?

Earth both reflects and emits light. The surface of the Earth reflects sunlight, which is why we can see it during the day. Earth also emits infrared radiation (heat) back into space, which is absorbed by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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Does earth emit higher energy radiation that the sun?

No, the Sun emits higher energy radiation than the Earth. The Sun emits a wide range of energy, including high-energy ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray radiation, while the Earth's radiation is primarily in the form of infrared and visible light.


How does the earth emit light?

The Earth does not emit light, it like the moon reflects light


Atoms emit energy as light when?

they transition from a higher energy state to a lower energy state. This emitted energy appears as light and can vary in wavelength depending on the elements involved and the specific energy levels of the transitions.


Atoms may emit light energy when?

Atoms may emit light energy when they transition from a higher energy level to a lower energy level. This release of energy produces light of specific wavelengths, creating an emission spectrum unique to each element.


Is it true that gas Atoms subjected to electricity emit bright lines of light?

Yes, when gas atoms are subjected to electricity, they can emit bright lines of light. This phenomenon is known as atomic emission, where the electrons in the atoms get excited by the electrical energy and jump to higher energy levels before emitting light as they return to their original energy levels.


Which has more energy purple or red?

Purple light has more energy than red light because it has a shorter wavelength. The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency, which is inversely proportional to its wavelength. This means that shorter wavelengths, such as purple light, have higher energy compared to longer wavelengths like red light.


Does the earth emits light?

The Earth does not emit light, it like the moon reflects light


How do the wavelengths of electromagnetic energy absorbed by materials on Earth compare to the wavelengths radiated by materials on earth?

Materials on Earth typically absorb shorter wavelengths of electromagnetic energy compared to the wavelengths they radiate. This is because materials absorb higher energy radiation (such as ultraviolet or visible light) and emit lower energy radiation (such as infrared or thermal radiation).


How bubbles emit light?

Bubbles can emit light through a process called luminescence, where the molecules in the bubble emit light when they are excited. This can happen when the bubble is exposed to certain types of energy, like from the sun or a light source, causing the molecules to emit light as they return to their lower energy state.


Green light emitted by excited mercury vapor corresponds to a particular energy transition in the mercury atom a more energetic transition might emit?

A more energetic transition in the mercury atom might emit blue light, as it corresponds to a higher energy level jump compared to the green light transition. This transition involves the emission of photons with higher energy values than those emitted during the green light transition.


What must happen to the electron in order for an atom to emit light?

The atom must be subjected to a form of energy which propels the electron(s) to a higher energy level. When the electrons return to their resting state they emit one photon of light at a certain wavelength that our eyes interpret as a color.


Does the energy from Sun energise other planets so they can emit light?

No. Planets do not emit light; they can only reflect light from the Sun.