Electromagnetic Spectra Review Game

When do electrons emit light?

• Moving from higher to lower energy levels

What is the λ stand for?

• wavelength

What color light has the least energy?

• Red

Whose model of the atom do we use?

• Bohr

What is the definition of frequency?

• The number of waves that go by per second

What is amplitude?

• The distance from the midpoint of a wave to the top (or bottom).

Which electromagnetic waves have the highest frequency?

• Gamma Rays

Which electromagnetic waves have a frequency just a little higher than visible light?

• Ultraviolet

What is the speed of all electromagnetic waves?

• 3x108 m/s

What does c stand for?

• Speed of a wave

What is the symbol used in equations for frequency?

• v

What is the label for wavelength?

• Meters (m)

What is the label for frequency?

• 1/s, Hz, waves/second, or s-1

What is the equation that includes wavelength?

• C=λ x v

What is a particle of energy called?

• Photon or quanta

What is the value for h?

• 6.63x10-34 J/s

What is the symbol used for energy?

• E

What is the label for energy?

• Joules (J)

What is the equation for finding energy of a wave?

• E=h x v