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How an elements particular emission or absorption spectra would be important to geologist astronomers and chemists?

geologists would be aided by these spectra in searching underground with different wavelenths and then determine the elements in the surrounding earth or soil An astronomer would be able to penetrate dust clouds and space debris to look at the fundamental compositions of a star or stellar system. These spectra tell you what elements are in something that you cannot physically test/experiment with/melt.


How does performing tests on elements help you identify the element?

If you use high-end equipment such as electron microscopes, you can detect the amount of electrons are in an atom and therefore identify that element. Examples; 1 electron - Hydrogen 8 electrons - Oxygen 111 electrons - Roentgenium


Why cant the concentration of iron be detected by flame emission photometry?

Flame photometry can be used for the measurement of elements which can easily be excited like Ca, K, Na, Ba, Cu etc. However due to low temperature of flame the elements like Fe can not be excited and hence not measured using Flame photometry.


How you use a spectrometer to help us determine what stars and planets are made of?

Stars and planets are made up of many different atoms. When scientists pass the light coming from the star or planet through the spectrometer they get an emission spectrum. We can compare this emission spectrum to a situation where many people have put their fingerprints in the same spot. The scientist is like a police officer that has to sort them all out. To do this they analyze the emission spectrum to see which atom's individual light fingerprints are in there. In this way, they can use the light from stars and planets to find out what the star or planet is made of.


Mg emits radiation at 285nm could a spectroscope be used to detect this emission?

285nm is ultraviolet, and I think with a spectroscope you actually look with your eye to see the emission - you would not be able to see this wavelength. If you put some kind of a film that reacts to UV light in the spectroscope, you could then "see" it as a mark on the film.

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How an elements particular emission or absorption spectra would be important to geologist astronomers and chemists?

geologists would be aided by these spectra in searching underground with different wavelenths and then determine the elements in the surrounding earth or soil An astronomer would be able to penetrate dust clouds and space debris to look at the fundamental compositions of a star or stellar system. These spectra tell you what elements are in something that you cannot physically test/experiment with/melt.


What scientist discovered that you can use nuclear medicine to detect a tumor?

Marie Curie and her husband Pierre Curie were pioneers in the field of nuclear medicine, their research laid the foundation for using radioactive isotopes to detect tumors. Nuclear medicine imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) are widely used for tumor detection and diagnosis.


How does performing tests on elements help you identify the element?

If you use high-end equipment such as electron microscopes, you can detect the amount of electrons are in an atom and therefore identify that element. Examples; 1 electron - Hydrogen 8 electrons - Oxygen 111 electrons - Roentgenium


Why cant the concentration of iron be detected by flame emission photometry?

Flame photometry can be used for the measurement of elements which can easily be excited like Ca, K, Na, Ba, Cu etc. However due to low temperature of flame the elements like Fe can not be excited and hence not measured using Flame photometry.


How you use a spectrometer to help us determine what stars and planets are made of?

Stars and planets are made up of many different atoms. When scientists pass the light coming from the star or planet through the spectrometer they get an emission spectrum. We can compare this emission spectrum to a situation where many people have put their fingerprints in the same spot. The scientist is like a police officer that has to sort them all out. To do this they analyze the emission spectrum to see which atom's individual light fingerprints are in there. In this way, they can use the light from stars and planets to find out what the star or planet is made of.


Mg emits radiation at 285nm could a spectroscope be used to detect this emission?

285nm is ultraviolet, and I think with a spectroscope you actually look with your eye to see the emission - you would not be able to see this wavelength. If you put some kind of a film that reacts to UV light in the spectroscope, you could then "see" it as a mark on the film.


What man made element is now injected to detect parathyroid dysfunction?

The isotope iodine-131.


What types of activities do scientist use technology for?

to use the computer for research on a certain topic


How would forensic scientist detect codeine?

HPLC (high pressure liquid chromatography), hair samples and bodily fluids can be tested this way.


What element is used in smoke detectors and named for the US?

The element used in smoke detectors and named after the US is Americium (Am). It is a radioactive element commonly found in household smoke detectors to detect smoke particles in the air.


What does element of interest mean in chemistry?

In chemistry, the term "element of interest" refers to a specific chemical element that is the focus of study or investigation in an experiment, analysis, or research. This element is typically selected based on its unique properties, reactivity, or its role in a particular chemical reaction or process.


When a scientist designs a probe to detect life on a distant planet what kind of things should it measure?

things like contents of atmosphere, heat, etc.