Electromagnetic SpectrumLow frequency, higher wavelengths High frequencies, lower wavelengthsWhich of the following has the greatest energy?Radio signalX-ray*****Blue SkyElectromagnetic RadiationWave Properties of LightWavelength (λ): distance from crest to crest or trough to troughFrequency (ν): the number of times a wave passes a point per unit of timeAmplitude: the height of the crest or depth of the troughWavelength and frequency related by. . .λν=cWhere λ is wavelength (in meters), v is frequency (in hertz or s-1), and c is the speed of light in vacuumC is a constant and in a vacuum equals 2.99792458x10^8 m/sAtomic SpectraFraunhofer lines (dark spectra)Sodium Emission (bright line spectra)Atomic Emission SpectraBright line emission spectra of other elementsAtomic Spectra (dark lines)Quantized StatesQuantized states: decrease energy levels (i.e. steps)Continuum states: smooth transition between levels (i.e. ramp)Particles vs. WavesIncandescence not consistent with Maxwell equations, wave theory.Most intense emission in the infrared regionLittle or no emissions in UV.Photoelectric Effect- phenomenon of light striking a metal surface and producing an electric current (flow of electrons)Proposed the idea of a photonA tiny packet of energyE photon =hν=Δ eatomQuantum theoryRadiant energy is “quantized”Having values restricted to whole-number multiples of a specific base valueQuantum- small discrete quantity of energyPhoton= photon a quantum of electromagnetic radiationEnergy of photon:Photoelectric EffectExplained by quantum theoryPhotons of sufficient energy hν dislodge e- from metal surfaceWork functionCHEM 111 1nd Edition Lecture 7 Outline of Last Lecture I. Gravitational and electrostatic forces Outline of Current Lecture II. Electromagnetic Spectrum and RadiationIII. Atomic SpectraIV. Quantized Statesa. Particles vs. WavesV. Quantum TheoryVI. Photoelectric EffectCurrent Lecture Electromagnetic Spectrum Low frequency, higher wavelengths High frequencies, lower wavelengthsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Which of the following has the greatest energy?- Radio signal- X-ray*****- Blue SkyElectromagnetic Radiation Wave Properties of Light- Wavelength (λ): distance from crest to crest or trough to trough- Frequency (ν): the number of times a wave passes a point per unit of time- Amplitude: the height of the crest or depth of the trough- Wavelength and frequency related by. . . λν=c- Where λ is wavelength (in meters), v is frequency (in hertz or s-1), and c is the speed of light in vacuum- C is a constant and in a vacuum equals 2.99792458x10^8 m/sAtomic SpectraFraunhofer lines (dark spectra)Sodium Emission (bright line spectra)Atomic Emission Spectrao Bright line emission spectra of other elementsAtomic Spectra (dark lines)Quantized States- Quantized states: decrease energy levels (i.e. steps)- Continuum states: smooth transition between levels (i.e. ramp) Particles vs. Waves- Incandescence not consistent with Maxwell equations, wave theory.o Most intense emission in the infrared regiono Little or no emissions in UV.Photoelectric Effect- phenomenon of light striking a metal surface and producing an electric current (flow of electrons)Proposed the idea of a photon - A tiny packet of energy- E photon =hν=Δ eatomQuantum theory Radiant energy is “quantized”- Having values restricted to whole-number multiples of a specific base value Quantum- small discrete quantity of energy Photon= photon a quantum of electromagnetic radiation Energy of photon: Photoelectric Effect Explained by quantum theory- Photons of sufficient energy hν dislodge e- from metal surface- Work
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