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Electromagnetic Radiation
The process by which electrons create light
Excited State
The higher energy level an electron moves to after absorbing energy
Photon
The form of energy released when an electron returns to its original energy level
Energy Release
The process that occurs when electrons return to their original level, resulting in the emission of light
Color of Light
Determined by the amount of energy released during electron transitions
High Energy Transitions
Produce blue or violet light
Low Energy Transitions
Produce red or orange light
Fluorescence
A phenomenon that involves the absorption and re-emission of light
Incandescence
A process related to the emission of light due to high temperatures
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