Chem 2 Labs
Atomic Spectra
11/2/04 TB

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