The fingerprints of elements Emission Spectra The fingerprints of elements
What is emission spectra? When an electron is “excited” to a higher energy level, it wants to return to its original energy level. When it does this, it releases a photon of light which we see as different colors! Hydrogen’s emission spectrum
How can we use this? Each element has a unique number of electrons, so they have their own unique emission spectrum. This is why we call them the “fingerprints” of the element.
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