The discussion revolves around the emission of light by excited mercury atoms at a wavelength of 436 nm. Participants are exploring the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and energy of the emitted radiation, situated within the context of atomic physics and the electromagnetic spectrum.
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VIPOWER said:Excited mercury atoms emit light strongly at a wave of 436 nm (1 nm=10^-9m).
a.) What is the frequency of radiation?
b.) What is the energy of this radiation
c.) Good illustration of the electromagnetic spectrum