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Ch.6 - Electronic Structure of Atoms
Chapter 6, Problem 15b

Label each of the following statements as true or false. For those that are false, correct the statement. (b) Ultraviolet light has longer wavelengths than visible light.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all types of electromagnetic radiation, arranged by wavelength. It includes gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet (UV) light, visible light, infrared radiation, microwaves, and radio waves. Understanding the spectrum is crucial for distinguishing between different types of light and their properties.
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Wavelength and Frequency

Wavelength is the distance between successive peaks of a wave, while frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second. These two properties are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases. This relationship is fundamental in understanding the characteristics of different types of light.
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Visible Light Range

Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected by the human eye, typically ranging from about 400 nm (violet) to 700 nm (red). Ultraviolet light, which lies just beyond the visible spectrum, has shorter wavelengths (10 nm to 400 nm) than visible light, making the statement in the question false.
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Textbook Question

Four possible electron configurations for a nitrogen atom are shown below, but only one schematic represents the correct configuration for a nitrogen atom in its ground state. Which configurations violate the Pauli exclusion principle?

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State where in the periodic table these elements appear: (a) elements with the valence-shell electron configuration ns2np5 (b) elements that have three unpaired p electrons (c) an element whose valence electrons are 4s24p1 (d) the d-block elements [Section 6.9]

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Textbook Question

Label each of the following statements as true or false. For those that are false, correct the statement. (a) Visible light is a form of electromagnetic radiation.

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Label each of the following statements as true or false. For those that are false, correct the statement. (c) X rays travel faster than microwaves.

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Determine which of the following statements are false and correct them. Determine which of the following statements are false and correct them. (a) The frequency of radiation increases as the wavelength increases. (b) Electromagnetic radiation travels through a vacuum at a constant speed, regardless of wavelength. (c) Infrared light has higher frequencies than visible light. (d) The glow from a fireplace, the energy within a microwave oven, and a foghorn blast are all forms of electromagnetic radiation.

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Textbook Question

Arrange the following kinds of electromagnetic radiation in order of increasing wavelength: infrared, green light, red light, radio waves, X rays, ultraviolet light.

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