1. Flourescent Lights
... fraction of a second; then it is immediately drawn back toward the nucleus, to its original orbital. As it returns to its original orbital, the electron releases the extra energy in the form of a photon, in this case a light photon. The wavelength of the emitted light depends on how much energy ... is released, which depends on the position of the electron. Different kinds of atoms will release different sorts of light photons meaning the color of the light is determined by what kind of atom is excited ... higher energy levels. When the electrons return to their original energy level, t...
- Word Count: 1294
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School