Louis deBroglie The electron moves through space as an energy wave. In order to understand an atom, we need to understand the behavior or electromagnetic waves
Electromagnetic Spectrum Video
Long Wavelength = Low Frequency Low Energy Short Wavelength = High Frequency High Energy
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electron Transitions Electrons transitions involve jumps with definite amounts of energy This produces bands of light with definite wavelengths.
Flame Tests Many elements give off characteristic light which can be used to help identify them. strontium sodium lithium potassium copper