Chemistry
Class 9
Why do different elements emit different colors in flame tests?
Sodium glows yellow, copper gives green — why?
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uniboardhub
4 months ago
Electrons absorb energy and jump to higher shells. When they return, they release light of specific wavelengths, producing characteristic colors.
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