Atomic Theory Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes on Atomic Theory.

Light

A form of energy. Different colors have different energies.

Low Energy Light

Associated with longer wavelengths.

High Energy Light

Associated with shorter wavelengths.

Continuous Spectrum

Each color is associated with a specific wavelength and energy amount.

Bohr's Atomic Model

Used the emission spectrum for hydrogen to help come up with his model of the atom.

Balmer Series

Visible Hydrogen line spectrum.

Ground State

The lowest energy level where electrons are normally found.

Excited State

Higher energy levels where electrons are excited when energy is absorbed.

Emission Spectrum

Light emitted as electrons drop back down to ground state.

Atomic Spectra

Vary because electrons gain and lose energy in specific quantities that correspond to energy levels.