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The emission spectrum of a gas is present even at low temperatures, though it is weak. To observe the spectrum clearly using a glass prism, the required temperature varies based on the specific gas, the experimental setup, and the spectral lines of interest. Achieving visibility of the emission spectrum involves reaching a temperature where the gas emits sufficient light. Different gases will have different thresholds for visibility. Understanding these factors is crucial for effective experimentation with gas emission spectra.

Jul 29, 2017

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How hot does a gas have to be to achieve its emission spectrum with a glass prism?

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What do you mean by "achieve"?
The emission spectrum is always there, at low temperatures it is just very weak. The temperature you need to see it with your experiment will depend on the gas, the experiment, and the lines you want to see.

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