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Electrons. Ground state electrons lowest possible energy as close to nucleus as possible Excited state electrons have absorbed energy (not lowest) moved farther from the nucleus. Light. Excited electrons emit (lose) a photon of energy to become ground state electrons.
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Electrons • Ground state electrons • lowest possible energy • as close to nucleus as possible • Excited state electrons • have absorbed energy (not lowest) • moved farther from the nucleus
Light • Excited electrons emit (lose) a photon of energy to become ground state electrons. • The emitted energy has a specific wavelength. • If the wavelength falls within the range of 400nm to 700nm (400x10-9m 700x10-9m) our eyes think it is something special.
Calculating energy of a photon Frequency of a wave can be used to calculate energy. E=hν E= energy (Joules, J) h= Plank’s constant (Joule-seconds, Js) 6.62x10-34 v= frequency (cycles per second, 1/s