EMS-23

Front

What happens when an electron in an atom absorbs energy?

Back

The electron moves from the ground state to an excited state.

Front

When is light emitted from an atom?

Back

Light is emitted when an electron releases energy as a photon and returns to the ground state.

Front

Which type of light has the highest energy?

Back

Blue light has the highest energy among the visible spectrum.

Front

What do you observe when white light passes through a prism?

Back

You observe all the colors of the rainbow.

Front

Which color of visible light has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Violet has the shortest wavelength of visible light.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As the wavelength decreases, the frequency increases.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light.

Front

What is a photon?

Back

A photon is a particle of light that carries energy.

Front

What is the ground state of an electron?

Back

The ground state is the lowest energy state of an electron in an atom.

Front

What is an excited state of an electron?

Back

An excited state is when an electron has absorbed energy and is at a higher energy level.