4.12 Elemental Fingerprints

 

 

SUMMARY

When atoms of an element are heated to a point where they emit light, it is found that they only emit characteristic frequencies of color. Demonstrations of H, He, and Ne are shown. Duration: 5:37

 

VIDEO CHECK QUESTIONS

4.12a How can a spectroscope help us identify elements?
4.12b If you are looking through a spectroscope at a diffraction gradient, and you see many red
4.12c How can astronomers use a spectroscope in their research of stars?

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