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Spectroscopy

Spectroscopy is a branch of analysis devoted to identifying elements and compounds through the measurement of the absorption, scattering, or emission of electromagnetic radiation by atoms or molecules. It is widely used in physical and analytical chemistry, as well as in astronomy and remote sensing. Questions and answers here have to do with anything that has to do with Spectroscopy.

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Advantages and disadvantages of atomic absorption spectroscopy?

Advantages of GC-MS

  • Shorter run times
  • Greater sample throughput
  • Cheaper columns
  • Higher signal to noise ratio
  • Lower bleed (thinner films)

Disadvantages of GC-MS

  • Difficult to use for conventional GC/ MS
  • Easy to overload the phase (less sample capacity)
  • Careful attention required for splitless injections
  • Conventional Van Deemter curves don't apply (high pressure drop)

What Detectors in inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy?

Common detectors in inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy include photomultiplier tubes, charge-coupled devices (CCDs), and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometers (ICP-OES). These detectors are used to measure the intensity of emitted light or radiation from the sample being analyzed to determine the concentration of elements present.

Infrared spectroscopy analysis of unknown compounds?

Infrared spectroscopy is a powerful technique used to identify functional groups in unknown compounds by measuring the absorption of infrared light. By comparing the peaks in the infrared spectrum of an unknown compound to reference spectra, the functional groups present can be identified. This information can help in determining the molecular structure and composition of the compound.

Why do ir spectra seldom show regions at which the transmittance is 100 percent?

IR spectra seldom show regions at 100% transmittance because most molecules absorb some infrared radiation due to their unique bond vibrations. Even if there are no absorptions in a particular region, factors like impurities, instrument noise, or scattering can lead to a lack of complete transmittance.

Is IBr has a dipole moment?

Yes, IBr has a dipole moment. This is due to the difference in electronegativity between iodine and bromine, causing an uneven distribution of charge within the molecule.

A disturbance at the boundary between two media?

When a disturbance, like a wave, encounters the boundary between two media with different properties such as density or speed of propagation, it can cause reflection, transmission, or a combination of both. This interaction at the boundary can lead to changes in the direction, speed, and amplitude of the disturbance.

What is the Detection limit of atomic absorption spectroscopy?

The detection limit of atomic absorption spectroscopy is typically in the range of parts per billion (ppb) or even parts per trillion (ppt) for certain elements. This is the lowest concentration of an element that can be reliably detected by the technique. The detection limit can vary depending on the specific element being analyzed and the instrumentation used.

Suppose astronauts made a soap film in the space shuttle Would you except an orderly set of colored lines?

In microgravity, the soap film would form a more spherical shape rather than a flat surface due to surface tension. The colored lines may not be orderly as gravity is not present to influence the distribution of color particles.

How can the composition of a star be determined?

Although mainly hydrogen, the composition of stars can vary quite a bit from star to star. It depends on what materials were around during the formation of the star that determines the composition, which would have been dictated by what had been there previously.

Large stars with high masses have relatively short life spans, but towards the end of their life they enter into phases where heavier elements are used as fuel, producing heavier elements still. When the die, there is a supernova explosion. The heat and pressure during this time is so immense that the heaviest elements form through fusion.

The mixtures of elements left over from such events will spread out and become part of new solar systems, when new stars beginning to form. The different concentrations of elements will give us stars of varying compositions.

Is there a light stronger than Gamma?

The highest energy photons are described as Gamma. But in terms of the strength, there are more light sources that we encounter everyday of a greater intensity than gamma, as intensity is a measure of the number of photons arriving over an area in a given time. Therefore, visible light and infra-red from the sun are much more intense than the gamma we encounter everyday, as gamma photons are few and far between.

Does NH3 have double bonds?

No,

Nitrogen forms single bonds with the Hydrogens and has a lone pair of electrons attached to it. You should already know that hydrogen can only form single bonds.

Eg: H

|

H-N-H

. .

the two dots represent the lone pair of electrons.

;)

Who discovered spectroscopy?

The Canaanites were credited with the beginnings of photochemistry. This occurred around 1500 BCE, during the Bronze Age. They prepared purple dyes from a local mollusk.

Are beta wavelengths stronger than visible light?

Beta wavelengths are not stronger than visible light. In fact, beta waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with higher frequency and energy than visible light, but they are generally weaker in terms of their ability to penetrate materials and cause biological damage compared to visible light.

What is darkness made of?

Darkness is not something on its own, it's just the absence of light. You can

"create" darkness by simply closing your eyes. Like cold and quiet are not

things on their own. You can create cold just by removing heat, and you

create quiet just by sending the kids outside.

X-Rays often have a wavelength of about 10-10 what is the frequency of such waves?

If X-Rays have a wavelength around 10-10m and given that the speed of light is constant then by using the equation v=fλ or c=fλ in this case, you can calculate the frequency of X-Rays as follows:

f=c/λ

f= 2.98 x 108/ 1 x 10-10

=3 x 1018 Hz

How do you energize quartz?

Quartz crystals can be energized by placing them in direct sunlight or moonlight for a few hours, burying them in soil for a day, or using visualization and intention to cleanse and charge them with positive energy. You can also place the quartz near a cluster of clear quartz crystals to absorb their energy.

How do you define different Ag and Bg phonon modes?

Ag phonon modes refer to acoustic phonon modes where all atoms move in phase, while Bg phonon modes refer to optical phonon modes where atoms move in opposite directions. Ag modes are usually lower in energy and frequency compared to Bg modes. These modes are often used to describe the vibrational behavior of crystals in condensed matter physics.

What is a push broom sensor?

There are many dimensions that sensors work in. A normal camera, for instance, works in 2 dimensions and basically takes an average of all visible wavelengths it can see as the color it receives per pixel. Spectral imagers are capable of filtering out individual wavelengths to see the intensity of light at those individual wavelengths for analysis purposes. These types of cameras, therefore, have 3 dimensions they need to work in: 2 spacial and 1 spectral. But, as of now, there really is no imaging system that can do 3 dimensions simultaneously one of the dimensions needs to be spread through time. In some systems they scan the various wavelengths of a full image in succession (2 spacial dimensions with spectral spread over time). Others are able to scan a very long narrow area and split it up into many wavelengths at once and move the view of the scene perpendicular to the long side of the view(1 spacial and the spectral dimensions simultaneously and the second spacial dimension over time). The second method is a pushbroom system it views a narrow area and moves the view along to see a full scene over time.

I hope that was moderately clear.

What does 2700k mean?

The term 2700K refers to the color temperature of a light source, measured in Kelvin. A 2700K light source typically produces a warm, yellowish light similar to traditional incandescent bulbs. This color temperature is suitable for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in residential spaces.

Color is the absence of all colors?

white light is the reflection of all seven priamary colors; example- a prism defracting the colors from sun light- and black is caused by the absorption of all seven colors; example- black hole

If the temperature of an object doubles the total amount of its thermal radiation will do what?

If the temperature of an object doubles, the total amount of its thermal radiation will increase by a factor of 16. This is because the rate of thermal radiation is proportional to the fourth power of temperature according to the Stefan-Boltzmann law.

What is unit of electromagnetic spectrum?

The electromagnetic spectrum is typically measured in units of frequency (Hz) or wavelength (meters). The frequency ranges from radio waves with the lowest frequencies, to gamma rays with the highest frequencies.

What is the representative frequency or spectrum of carnelian stone?

The representative frequency of carnelian stone is typically between 520-570 THz, corresponding to orange-red wavelengths in the visible spectrum. This gives carnelian its distinctive warm, fiery color.