Question

column a

1. _____ discrete bundle of electromagnetic energy
2. _____ energy needed to move an electron from one energy level to another
3. _____ number of wave cycles passing a point per unit of time
4. _____ distance between wave crests
5. _____ separation of light into different wavelengths
6. _____ frequencies of light emitted by an element

column b
a. spectrum
b. atomic emission spectrum
c. frequency
d. wavelength
e. photon
f. quantum
question 3 (9 points)
match each item with the

Explanation:

• A photon is a discrete bundle of electromagnetic energy.
• A quantum is the energy needed to move an electron from one energy level to another.
• Frequency is the number of wave cycles passing a point per unit of time.
• Wavelength is the distance between wave crests.
• Spectrum is the separation of light into different wavelengths.
• Atomic emission spectrum is the frequencies of light emitted by an element.

Answer:

1. e. photon
2. f. quantum
3. c. frequency
4. d. wavelength
5. a. spectrum
6. b. atomic emission spectrum