Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The number of photons of light that are emitted during the transition of
Concept introduction:
A photon is a form of subatomic particle that is not made up of any other particle. When the transition of an electron occurs from a higher level to a lower level of energy, a single photon is emitted for each dropping electron.
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of photons of light that are emitted during the transition of
Concept introduction:
A photon is a form of subatomic particle that is not made up of any other particle. When the transition of an electron occurs from a higher level to a lower level of energy, a single photon is emitted for each dropping electron.
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