EM Waves & Atoms Flashcards

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What can changes in atoms and their nuclei do to electromagnetic radiation?

They can generate radiation over a wide frequency range, and they can be caused by the absorption of a range of radiations.

Which type of electromagnetic radiation is emitted by radioactive nuclei?

Gamma rays.

What happens to an electron in an atom when it absorbs electromagnetic radiation?

It moves to a higher energy level (further from the nucleus).

What happens when an electron moves from a higher energy level to a lower one?

It emits electromagnetic radiation.