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Electromagnetic Radiation
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The radiation associated with the electromagnetic field. It travels periodically and travels at the speed of light.
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
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All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation
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Wave Length
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Distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next wave.
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Frequency
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Number of cycles or vibrations per unit of time. Also the amount of waves produced in an amount time of time.
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Photoelectric Effect
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The emission of electrons from a material when light of certain frequencies shines on the surface
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Quantum
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The basic unit of electromagnetic energy
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Photon
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A unit of quantum light.
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Ground State
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The lowest energy state of a quantized system.
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Excited State
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When an atom has more energy than at ground state.
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Line Emission Spectrum
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A diagram or graph that indicates the degree to which a substance emits radiant energy
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