EM Waves & Atoms Flashcards

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What can changes in atoms and in the nuclei of atoms generate?

Electromagnetic radiation over a wide range of frequencies.

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is produced by changes in the nucleus of an atom?

Gamma rays.

True or false? Atoms and nuclei can only emit radiation, never be changed by it.

False. Changes in atoms and nuclei can also be caused by the absorption of a range of radiations.