Honors Chemistry Electron Light Spectrum

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