Absorption Spectra
Definition
Absorption spectra represent the specific wavelengths or colors of light absorbed by an atom or molecule when transitioning from a lower energy state to an excited state.
Related terms
Ground State: The lowest energy state of an electron within an atom or molecule.
Continuous Spectrum: A type of spectrum that contains all wavelengths without any gaps or lines.
Spectrophotometer: An instrument used to measure the absorption or transmission of light by a substance as a function of wavelength.
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AP Physics 2 - 7.7 Wave Functions and Probability
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