sceicne flashcard for tmmrw

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Is the moon a luminous source?

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FALSE - The moon reflects light from the sun and does not produce its own light.

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What is chemiluminescence?

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Chemiluminescence is the emission of light as a result of a chemical reaction. An example is glow sticks.

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What does the acronym 'ROYGBIV' stand for?

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ROYGBIV represents the colors of the visible light spectrum: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.

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What is the primary source of light for the moon?

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The sun is the primary source of light for the moon.

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What is an example of a chemiluminescent product?

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Glow sticks are a common example of chemiluminescent products.

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What color is represented by 'G' in ROYGBIV?

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Green.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the difference between a luminous and a non-luminous object?

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A luminous object emits its own light, while a non-luminous object reflects light.

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What is the visible light spectrum?

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The visible light spectrum is the range of wavelengths of light that can be seen by the human eye.