Objective
To demonstrate the emission and absorption
of visible light by solids, liquids and gases.
Know
Difference between Emission vs Absorption spectra
Use of the Rydberg equation to calculate emission line frequencies
Flame tests
Beilstein test
Use of a color wheel
Complementary colors
Use of a colorimeter
Information about these concepts can be found in the freshman text: “Chemical Principles”, 3rd. ed., by Atkins & Jones pp. 3, 17-19, 636