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Muthumanimaran
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why N2, H2 gas are colourless when visible light scatters it? why can't i see N2 and H2 coloured
Muthumanimaran said:why N2, H2 gas are colourless when visible light scatters it? why can't i see N2 and H2 coloured
N2 (nitrogen) and H2 (hydrogen) are invisible to the human eye because they are both colorless and do not absorb or emit any visible light. This means that they do not have any specific color that can be detected by our eyes.
It is possible that some animals, such as certain birds or insects, may be able to see N2 and H2 in a different way than humans. However, since these molecules do not have any color to reflect, it is unlikely that they can be seen in color by any species.
Gases like oxygen and chlorine have distinct colors because they have different electronic structures and are able to absorb and emit specific wavelengths of light. N2 and H2, on the other hand, do not have these properties and therefore cannot be seen in color.
Technically, it is possible to add color to N2 and H2 by using dyes or pigments. However, this would change the chemical composition of the molecules and make them behave differently. Therefore, it is not practical or scientifically accurate to artificially color N2 and H2.
Scientists have conducted experiments using various methods, such as spectroscopy, to determine the properties of N2 and H2. These experiments have shown that these molecules do not have any color properties and are indeed colorless.