Atomic Spectra

Question 1

Whose atomic theory explains how atoms emit (release) and absorb light?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Bohr’s

Question 2

Use the drop-down menus to show the development of the atomic theory from the oldest theory (1) to the most recent theory (5).

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✔ 4; Bohr:: 4; Dalton:: 1; Rutherford:: 3; Schrödinger and others:: 5; Thomson:: 2

Question 3

✔ 12345

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✔ 1

Question 4

12✔ 345

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✔ 3

Question 5

1234✔ 5

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✔ 5

Question 6

1✔ 2345

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✔ 2

Question 7

12✔ 3

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✔ 3

Question 8

Each element has its own emission and absorption lines. What is the best explanation for this?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Each element has unique energy levels.

Question 9

Most street lights are made from one of two elements—mercury or sodium. Explain why astronomers prefer that cities use sodium street lights instead of mercury street lights.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

I need more time to think about this question.

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