Ch 5 Electrons In Atoms Flashcards
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Wavelength
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(Represented by λ, the Greek letter lambda) is the shortest distance between equivalent points on a continuous wave
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Quantum
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The minimum amount g energy that can be gained or lost by an atom
3
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Ground state
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The lowest allowable energy state of an atom
4
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Frequency
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(Represented by v, the Greek letter nu) is the number of waves that pass a single given point per second (Hz)
