Atomic Spectroscopy Postlab Questions
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ATOMIC SPECTROSCOPY POSTLAB


1. a. Which element is it?



b. Approximate the energy associated with the green line shown in the spectrum?







c. Is the green line more or less energetic than the yellow line?



d. Could the above spectrum belong to the element?







2. a. From the flame tests you performed can you suggest what metal this may be?



b. Can you be sure?



c. The flame is green. Will it have same emission spectrum as every other green flame?



3. a. If you look at this compound, what color does it appear?



b. Would every object this color have the same spectrum?