Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Uncle Tungsten: CH17-CH18Q

Read the chapters and answer the following questions: Due Thursday

CH17:
1) Why does Sachs say "spectroscopy indeed had started in the heavens"?
2)Explain the bright light and dark light spectra.
3) How is spectroscopy used as a tool in chemical analysis?

CH18:
1) What were some on Uncle Tungsten's inventions?
2) What is "cold light"?
3) What are some observations of shining flesh?
4) What is the difference between phosporescence and flourescence?
5) How are inert gases used in luminescense?

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