The Absorption & Emission of EM Radiation (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Effect of EM radiation absorption on electrons
Effect of EM radiation absorption on electrons
Electrons become excited
Direction electrons move when absorbing EM radiation
Direction electrons move when absorbing EM radiation
Further from nucleus
Energy level change during EM absorption
Energy level change during EM absorption
Higher energy level
Direction electrons move when emitting EM radiation
Direction electrons move when emitting EM radiation
Closer to nucleus
Energy level change during EM emission
Energy level change during EM emission
Lower energy level
What atom does when electron moves to higher orbit
What atom does when electron moves to higher orbit
Has absorbed EM radiation
What atom does when electron falls to lower orbit
What atom does when electron falls to lower orbit
Has emitted EM radiation
Range of frequencies atoms can absorb/emit EM waves
Range of frequencies atoms can absorb/emit EM waves
Wide range
Result if electron gains enough energy
Result if electron gains enough energy
Leaves the atom
What forms when electron leaves atom
What forms when electron leaves atom
Positive ion