Moon Gazing PREFLIGHT
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Travelling Waves


What is the wavelength of this wave? What is the frequency? What is the speed?



honors extra

Color spectra of elements undergoing electrical discharge excitation.

Hydrogen

Helium

Oxygen

Carbon

Nitrogen

Neon

Magnesium

Silicon

Sulfur

Iron

Aluminum

Calcium

Argon

Sodium

Krypton

Xenon


Why are the lines in each atomic element so different? Do you see any connection between their chemical properties and the number of lines?




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