Flame Lab Notes and Isotopes

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture notes related to isotopes, flame tests, and relevant scientific principles.

Isotope

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Flame Test

An experiment that involves heating metal ions to observe the colors produced, which correspond to specific wavelengths of light.

Photon

A particle of light that carries energy, calculated using Planck's constant.

Frequency

The number of wave cycles that pass a given point in one second, measured in hertz.

Wavelength

The distance between adjacent peaks of a wave.

Planck's Constant

A fundamental constant used to calculate the energy of a photon, equal to 6.63 x 10^-34 J·s.

Electrons

Negatively charged particles in an atom that can absorb energy and jump to higher energy levels.

Bunsen Burner

A common piece of laboratory equipment used to heat substances.

Safety Precautions

Measures to ensure safety while conducting a lab, such as wearing goggles and handling toxic materials carefully.

Energy Level

The specific energies that electrons can have when in an atom.